Removing 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.
Prerequisites
1. Remove the base cover.
2. Remove the fan.
Procedure
1. Peel the tape off the I/O-board connector.
2. Open the latch and disconnect the I/O-board cable from the I/O board.
NOTE:
If necessary, use a plastic scribe to open the latch.
3. Disconnect the fingerprint reader cable from the I/O board.
NOTE:
Applicable only to computers that are shipped with power button with fingerprint reader.
4. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Lift the I/O board off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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