Follow these steps to remove the subassembly:

1.Remove the front panel from the computer by lifting up slightly on the three clips at the top of the panel and tilting it toward you. Then set it aside.

clips

front panel

2.If you have a hard disk drive, the drive cable is connected to the main system board on the left side of the subassembly, as shown below.

Grasp the connector and pull it straight up to remove it from the socket. Do not pull only on the cable.

InstalIing and Removing Options

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