Dell Inspiron 17 - Removing the AC Adapter Connector; Replacing the AC Adapter Connector

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 AC Adapter Connector
Dell™Inspiron™N7010ServiceManual
Removing the AC Adapter Connector
Replacing the AC Adapter Connector
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Removing the AC Adapter Connector
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 17 in Removing the System Board.
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4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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5. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Middle Cover).
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6. Remove the daughter board (see Removing the Daughter Board).
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7. Remove the screw that secures the AC adapter connector to the computer base.
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8. Make a note of the AC adapter connector cable routing and lift the AC adapter connector off the computer base.
Replacing the AC Adapter Connector
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Route the AC adapter connector cable and place the AC adapter connector on the computer base.
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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: 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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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screw
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AC adapter connector
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AC adapter connector cable