Dell XPS 625 (Early 2009) - Manual (Page 27)

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Replacing the Front I/O Panel
Dell™ XPS™ 625 Service Manual
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).
3. Remove any full-length expansion cards (see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards ).
4. Disconnect the cables from the master I/O board.
5. Remove the card fan cage (see Replacing the Card Fan )
6. Disconnect the cables from the front I/O panel.
7. Remove the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel ).
8. Remove the front panel:
a. Release the four tabs that secure the front panel to the chassis.
b. Carefully, pivot the front panel away from the computer to release it from the chassis.
c. Disconnect the FRONT_LED cable from the front panel to remove the front panel.
9. Remove the two screws that secure the front I/O panel to the chassis, then slide the front I/O panel towards the chassis frame to remove it completely.
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.
CAUTION: Carefully note the routing of each cable before you disconnect it, so that you are sure to re-route cables correctly. An incorrectly
routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems.
1 FRONT_LED cable 2 tabs (4)
3 front panel