I/O Board; Removing The I/O Board - Dell XPS 17 9700 Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
2. In sequential order (as indicated by the numbers on the heat sink), replace the six screws (M2x6.5) that secure the heat sink to the
system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in

I/O board

Removing the I/O board

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the I/O board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
After working inside your computer.
Before working inside your computer.
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