Replacing 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:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Align the ports on the I/O board with their respective slots on the chassis and slide it into place.
2. Align the screw holes on the I/O board to the screw holes on the chassis.
3. Replace the five screws (#6-32x6) that secure the I/O board to the chassis.
4. Connect the cables to the I/O board.
NOTE: The connectors on the I/O board are color coded. Make sure that you match the color of the I/O board connector
with the cable connector. For more information on I/O connectors, see I/O-board components”.
Post-requisites
1. Replace left and right side-panels. See “Replacing the side panels”.
2. Replace the stability foot.
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