Dell XPS 8300, Service Manual

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Top I/O Panel
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Top I/O Panel
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
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from
the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING:
Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer
covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.
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.
Removing the Top I/O Panel
NOTE:
Make note of the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can
re-route them correctly when installing the new top I/O panel.
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
2
Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 17).
3 Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27).
4 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 50).
5 Remove the top cover (see "Removing the Top Cover" on page 57).
6 Disconnect the top I/O panel cables from the system board connectors,
F_USB3 and F_AUDIO1 (see "System Board Components" on page 10).
7 Remove the two screws that secure the top I/O panel to the top panel.
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