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| Removing
the
Front
I/O
Panel
Procedure
CAUTION: Be careful when sliding the front I/O panel out of the computer to
avoid damaging the connectors and the cable routing clips.
NOTE:
Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route
them correctly after you replace the front I/O panel.
1
Disconnect the front I/O panel cables from the system board connectors (AUDF1,
USBF1, and USBF3). See "System-Board Components" on page 11.
2
Remove the screw that secures the front I/O panel to the front panel.
3
Slide the front I/O panel towards the side as shown in the illustration to release the
clamps from the front panel and pull it away.
1
front I/O panel cables (3)
2
cable routing guides
3
front I/O panel
4
screw
5
front I/O panel clamps (4)
6
front panel
7
routing guides
1
7
2
6
5
4
3
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