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 screw holes on the I/O board with the screw holes on the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the I/O board to the palmrest and keyboard assembly.
3. Connect the I/O-board cable to the I/O board.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the battery.
2. Replace the base cover.
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