Dell Inspiron 17R N7110, Service Manual

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I/O Board
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I/O Board
WARNING:
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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer.
Removing the I/O Board
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 14 in "Removing the System
Board" on page 69.
3 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 105).
4
Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 45).
5
Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer base.
6
Lift the I/O board at an angle and slide the connectors on the I/O board
out of the slots on the computer base.
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