Rear I/O cover and bottom trim
The rear I/O cover and bottom trim is located below the stand on the bottom rear of the computer. It is
secured with two screws.
To remove the rear I/O cover and bottom trim:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 22).
2. Remove the access panel (see Access panel on page 28).
3. Remove the rear port cover (see Rear port cover on page 23).
4. Remove the stand (see Attaching and removing a stand on page 24).
5. Remove the serial/PS2 board (see Serial/PS2 board on page 52).
6. Remove the top trim (see Top trim on page 34).
7. Remove the left trim (see Left trim on page 62).
8. Remove the right trim (see Right trim on page 60).
9. Remove the two screws (1) that secure each foot to the computer, and then remove the feet (2).
NOTE: The left foot is shown in the following image.
10. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the rear I/O panel and bottom trim, and then rotate it o the
computer (3).
NOTE: Callout (1) in the following image shows the location of the screws that secure the feet.
To replace the rear I/O panel, reverse the removal procedures.
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