Front i/o panel, Removing the front i/o panel, Replacing the front i/o panel – Dell Inspiron 535 (Early 2009) User Manual
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Front I/O Panel
Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual
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 bezel (see
Removing the Front Bezel
).
4.
Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the I/O panel from the system board connectors.
5.
Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the chassis.
6.
Carefully remove the I/O panel from the computer.
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
1.
Align and slide the I/O panel clamp into the I/O panel clamp slot.
2.
Replace the screw that secures the I/O panel to the chassis.
3.
Connect the cables to the system board connectors.
4.
Replace the bezel (see
Replacing the Front Bezel
).
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.
NOTE:
Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly when installing the new front I/O panel.
CAUTION:
When sliding the 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 I/O panel clamp slot 2 cables 3 I/O panel clamp
4 I/O panel
5 screw
CAUTION:
Take care not to damage the cable connectors and the cable routing clips when sliding the I/O panel into the I/O panel clamp slot.