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Front usb panel, Removing the front usb panel – Dell XPS 8300 (Late 2010) User Manual

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Front USB Panel

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Front USB 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 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.

Removing the Front USB Panel

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 front USB panel.

1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on

page 17).

3 Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27).

CAUTION:

When sliding the front USB panel out of the computer, be extremely

careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cable connectors and the cable
routing clips.

4 Disconnect the front USB panel cables from the system board connector

F_USB2 (see "System Board Components" on page 10).

5 Remove the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel.
6 Slide the front USB panel down to release the clamps from the front panel

and pull it away.

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