Dell Studio Hybrid - Replacing the Front I;O Panel; Removing the Front I;O Panel; Installing the Front I;O Panel

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 Replacing the Front I/O Panel
Dell™StudioHybridServiceManual
Removing the Front I/O Panel
Installing 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 drive cage (see Removing the Drive Cage).
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4. Disconnect the flex-cable from the system board, then press the two tabs located on the top and gently pull the front panel away from the chassis.
Installing the Front I/O Panel
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Connect the flex-cable to the system board (TPB_CON1).
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3. Align the four tabs with the corresponding slots on the chassis and gently push the front panel until it snaps into place.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: Carefully note the routing of each cable before you disconnect it, so that you re-route the cable correctly. An incorrectly routed or a
disconnected cable could lead to computer problems.
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front panel
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bottom tabs (2)
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top tabs (2)
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flex-cable