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Replacing the Front I/O Panel
Dell™ Studio Hybrid Service Manual
Removing the Front I/O Panel
Installing the Front I/O Panel
Removing the Front I/O Panel
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
Removing the Computer Cover
).
3.
Remove the drive cage (see
Removing the Drive Cage
).
4.
Disconnect the flex-cable from the system board, then press the two tabs located on the top and gently pull the front panel away from the chassis.
Installing the Front I/O Panel
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Connect the flex-cable to the system board (TPB_CON1).
3.
Align the four tabs with the corresponding slots on the chassis and gently push the front panel until it snaps into place.
CAUTION:
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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
.
NOTICE:
Carefully note the routing of each cable before you disconnect it, so that you re-route the cable correctly. An incorrectly routed or a
disconnected cable could lead to computer problems.
1
front panel
2 bottom tabs (2)
3
top tabs (2)
4 flex-cable
