Dell Inspiron 560s - Front I;O Panel; Removing the Front I;O Panel

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 Front I/O Panel
Dell™Inspiron™560sServiceManual
Removing the Front I/O Panel
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
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Removing the Front I/O Panel
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the front bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel).
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4. Remove the support bracket (see Removing the Support Bracket).
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5. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
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6. Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the front I/O panel from the system board connectors. Note the routing of all cables as you remove them
so that you can re-route them correctly after installing the new front I/O panel.
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7. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O panel to the chassis.
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8. Slide the front I/O panel towards the left and gently pull it out.
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: When sliding the front I/O panel out of the computer, be extremely careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cable
connectorsandthecableroutingclips.
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screw
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front I/O panel
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front I/O panel clamp slot