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Replacing the Front I/O Panel: Dell XPS 430 Service Manual

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1

Bezel tabs (6)

2

Bezel screws (2)

4. Remove the processor airflow shroud (see

Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly

).

5. Remove the processor fan assembly (see

Replacing the Processor Fan Cage

and

Replacing the Processor Fan

) and the

card fan (see

Replacing the Card Fan

).

6. Disconnect the control-panel cable from the I/O panel connector by pulling the cable loop.

7. Disconnect the power panel cable, 1394 cable, and audio cable (if it exists) so that the entire front I/O panel is free from

all cables.

1

Front I/O panel

2

mounting screws (2)

8. Remove the two screws that hold the I/O panel assembly to the front of the chassis.

9. Gently ease out the lower end of the I/O panel assembly first from its groove on the chassis followed by the upper end.