Removing the power-button module
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.
Prerequisites
1. Remove the computer cover.
2. Remove the front bezel.
3. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 6 in “Removing the optical drive”.
Procedure
1. Remove the screw (#6-32x6.35) that secures the front-I/O bracket to the chassis.
2. Gently release the ports on the front-I/O bracket from the slots on the chassis and move the front-I/O bracket away from the
chassis.
3. Disconnect the power-button cable from the system board.
4. Press the tabs on the power-button module to release the module from the front panel.
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