Dell XPS 720, Owner'S Manual, Page: 157 / 220

Removing and Installing Parts
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Removing the Front I/O Panel
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide .
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 85.
2
Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 86).
3
Remove any full-length expansion cards (see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 95).
NOTICE:
Carefully note the routing of each cable before you disconnect it, so that you are sure to re-route cables
correctly. An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems.
4
Remove the processor airflow shroud (see "Removing the Liquid Cooling Assembly" on page 128).
5
Disconnect the front fan and the card fan from the system board.
6
Unscrew the two screws that hold the processor and card fan assembly in place and lift it away from the
computer.
7
Disconnect the control-panel cable from the I/O panel connector by pulling the cable loop.
1 Front I/O panel 2 mounting screws (4)
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