Dell Vostro 220s - Removing the Chassis Support Bracket

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Chassis Support Bracket
Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual
Removing the Chassis Support Bracket
Replacing the Chassis Support Bracket
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.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before
removing the cover.
Removing the Chassis Support Bracket
NOTE: Only the Vostro 220s includes a chassis support bracket. You must remove the bracket before you can remove
or replace many of the computer components.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
.
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover
).
3. Remove the screw that secures the chassis support bracket.
4. Rotate the flange away from the back of the computer.
5. Disengage any cables stored in the cable clip at the top of the support bracket.
6. Lift the end of the support bracket at the back of the computer.
7. Slide the tabs at the other end of the bracket out of the slots in the chassis, and remove the bracket out of the
computer.
Vostro 220s