Power button
Removing the power button
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the left-side cover.
3. Remove the front cover.
4. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drive or 2.5-inch hard drive.
5. Remove the hard-drive and optical-drive cage.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the power button and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the power-button cable from the connector on the system board.
2. Press the release tabs on the power button to release the power button from the slot on the chassis.
3. Remove the power button and the cable through the slot on the front of the chassis.
Installing the power button
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the power button and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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Removing and installing components