Replacing the power-adapter port
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:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Slide the power-adapter port into the slot on the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the screw that secures the power-adapter port to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Route the power-adapter-port cable through the routing guides on the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the system-board assembly.
2. Replace the heat-sink assembly.
3. Replace the memory modules.
4. Replace the wireless card.
5. Replace the battery.
6. Replace the base cover.
7. Replace the optical drive.
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