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Front I/O Panel
Dell™ Inspiron™ 620 Service Manual
Removing the Front I/O Panel
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
Removing the Front I/O Panel
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
Removing the Computer Cover
).
3.
Remove the front bezel (see
Removing the Front Bezel
).
4.
Disconnect the front I/O panel cables from the system board connectors, AUDIOF1, USBF1, and USBF2 (see
System Board Components
).
5.
Remove the two screws that secure the front I/O panel to the front panel.
6.
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.
Replacing the Front 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 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.
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 front I/O panel.
CAUTION:
When sliding the front USB panel out of the computer, be extremely careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cable
connectors and the cable routing clips.
1 screws (2) 2 front I/O panel
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips, carefully slide the front I/O panel into the front I/O panel clamp
slot.
