Top i/o panel, Removing the top i/o panel – Dell Alienware Aurora R3 (Early 2011) User Manual
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Top I/O Panel
Alienware Aurora Service Manual
Removing the Top I/O Panel
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the left side-panel (see
Removing the Left Side-Panel
).
3.
Open the PCI shroud (see
Opening the PCI Shroud
).
4.
Remove the drive-bay shroud (see
Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud
).
5.
Remove any PCI-Express cards (see
Removing the PCI-Express Card(s)
).
6.
Remove the PCI-fan assembly (see
Removing the PCI-Fan Assembly
).
7.
Remove the right-side top panel (see
Removing the Right-Side Top Panel
).
8.
Remove the lighting board (see
Removing the Lighting Board
).
9.
Remove the right-side middle panel (see
Removing the Right-Side Middle Panel
).
10.
Remove the right-side bottom panel (see
Removing the Right-Side Bottom Panel
).
11.
Remove the front bezel (see
Removing the Front Bezel
).
12.
Push the tab on the panel insert to release the panel insert from the slot on the chassis.
13.
Pull the panel insert away from the chassis.
14.
Remove the four screws that secure the top I/O panel to the chassis.
15.
Disconnect the top I/O panel cables from the connectors on the system board and master I/O board.
16.
Slide and remove the top I/O panel out of the chassis.
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:
Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer panels, bezels, filler brackets, etc.) removed.
WARNING:
To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your
computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).
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:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).