Dell Inpsiron 560s (Late 2009) - Manual (Page 26)

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Front I/O Panel
Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Service Manual
Removing the Front I/O Panel
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
Removing the Front I/O Panel
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).
3. Remove the front bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel ).
4. Remove the support bracket (see Removing the Support Bracket ).
5. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive ).
6. Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the front I/O panel from the system board connectors. Note the routing of all cables as you remove them
so that you can re-route them correctly after installing the new front I/O panel.
7. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O panel to the chassis.
8. Slide the front I/O panel towards the left and gently pull it out.
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: When sliding the front I/O panel out of the computer, be extremely careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cable
connectors and the cable routing clips.
1 screw 2 front I/O panel 3 front I/O panel clamp slot