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.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1. Remove the optical drive.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the hard drive.
Procedure
1. Lift the latch and disconnect the I/O-board cable from the system board.
2. Peel the I/O-board cable from the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Lift the I/O board off the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
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