Front I/O assembly
The front I/O assembly is under the bezel and contains USB ports and audio connectors. The assembly is
secured with one Torx screw and has two cables connected to the system board.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for disassembly on page 18).
2. Remove the access panel (
Access panel on page 19).
3. Remove the front bezel (
Front bezel on page 20).
4. Remove the drive cage (
Drive cage on page 26).
5. Remove the optical drive (
Removing a 9.5mm slim optical drive on page 30).
6. Disconnect the cables from the system board as follows:
(1): Blue connector labeled FRONT USB3.0
(2): Blue connector labeled FRONT AUD
7. Remove the cables from the clip built into the bottom of the chassis (3)
46 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures: Small Form Factor