Dell Studio XPS M1340 (Mid 2010) - Manual (Page 17)

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eSATA Connector
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual
Removing the eSATA Connector
Replacing the eSATA Connector
Removing the eSATA Connector
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ).
3. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board ).
4. Remove the two screws that secure the eSATA connector.
5. Remove the eSATA cable from the routing guide.
6. Lift the eSATA connector and cable out of the computer base.
Replacing the eSATA Connector
1. Place the eSATA connector in the computer base.
2. Replace the two screws that secures the eSATA connector.
3. Route the eSATA cable through the routing guide.
4. Connect the eSATA cable to the system board connector.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface
(such as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer ) before working
inside the computer.
1 cable routing 2 screws (2)
3 eSATA connector