Post-requisites
1. Replace the I/O board.
2. Replace the battery.
3. Replace the base cover.
Power button
Removing the power button
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 battery.
3. Remove the I/O board.
Procedure
1. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the power button to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Lift the power-button board, along with the cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Removing and installing components
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