NOTE: The following steps are applicable only to computers that are shipped with optical drive.
7. Press down on the latch to connect the optical-drive connector board cable to the optical-drive connector board.
8. Press down on the latch to connect the optical-drive connector board cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the wireless card.
2. Replace the base cover.
3. Replace the optical drive (applicable only to computers shipped with optical drive).
Power-adapter port
Removing the power-adapter port
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 optical drive (applicable only to computers shipped with optical drive).
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the wireless card.
Procedure
1. Remove the three screws (M2.5x5) that secure the left hinge to the system board and palm-rest assembly.
2. Lift the left hinge.
3. Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board.
4. Note the power-adapter port cable routing and remove it from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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Removing and installing components
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