I/O bracket
The I/O bracket is located under the plastic rear I/O cover. It is secured with ve Torx screws, one of which is
under the power connector.
To remove the I/O bracket:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 18).
2. Remove the access panel (see Access panel on page 20).
3. Remove the rear port cover (see Removing the rear port cover on page 18).
4. Remove the stand (see Stands on page 19).
5. Remove the access panel (see Access panel on page 20).
6. Remove the rear I/O cover (see Rear I/O cover on page 42).
7. Remove the power connector from its mounting location on the I/O bracket (see step 3 in Power supply
on page 40).
8. Remove the ve Torx screws that secure the I/O bracket to the computer.
9. Lift the I/O bracket from the computer.
To replace the I/O bracket, reverse the removal procedures.
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