Replacing the power-adapter port
WARNING: 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.
Procedure
NOTE: The following procedure only applies to computers shipped with Full High Denition (FHD) displays.
1 Align the screw hole on the power-adapter port with the screw hole on the display-assembly base and place the power-adapter port
on the display-assembly base.
2 Replace the two screws (M3x5) that secures the power-adapter port to the display-assembly base.
3 Route the power-adapter cable through the routing guides on the display-assembly base.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the system board.
2 Replace the rear-I/O bracket.
3 Replace the base cover.
4 Replace the heat sink.
5 Replace the wireless card.
6 Replace the system-board shield.
7 Replace the hard drive.
8 Replace the back cover.
9 Replace the stand.
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