Top i/o panel, Removing the top i/o panel – Dell Studio XPS 8100 (Late 2009) User Manual
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Top I/O Panel
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8100 Service Manual
Removing the Top 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 optical drive (see
Removing the Optical Drive
).
5.
Remove the top cover (see
Removing the Top Cover
).
6.
Disconnect the top I/O panel cables from the system board connectors F_USB3 and F_AUDIO1 (see
System Board Components
).
7.
Remove the two screws that secure the top I/O panel to the top panel.
8.
Carefully remove the top I/O panel from the computer.
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 computer 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.
NOTE:
Make note of the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly when installing the new top I/O panel.
1
screws (2)
2
top I/O panel
3
top panel