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Dell™OptiPlex™760ServiceManual
I/O Panel
I/O Panel
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Removing the I/O Panel
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1. Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the optical drive and floppy drive from the drive bays, if installed (see Drives).
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4. Remove the hard drive (see Removing a Hard Drive).
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5. Remove the processor heat sink assembly (see Heat Sink and Processor).
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6. Remove the heat sink base by loosening the two screws that retain the heat sink base to the system board.
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7. Remove the system fan (see Removing the System Fan).
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8. Disconnect the air sensor cable from the computer chassis by pressing the release tabs on either side of the air sensor.
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9. From inside the computer cover, remove the mounting screw that secures the I/O panel to the computer.
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10. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the I/O panel bracket to release its circular tabs from the two holes in the chassis that secure it.
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11. Remove the I/O panel from the computer.
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Replacing the I/O Panel
To replace the I/O panel, follow the removal procedures in the reverse order.
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 computer cover.
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