Removing the I/O board
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps
in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1. Remove the stability foot.
2. Remove left and right side-panels. See “
Removing the side panels”.
Procedure
1. Lay the chassis on the left side.
2. Disconnect all cables from the I/O board.
NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can route them correctly after you replace the I/O
board.
a. cables
b. I/O board
3. Remove the five screws (#6-32x6) that secure the I/O board to the chassis.
4. Slide and lift the I/O board out of the chassis.
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