Installing The I/O Board; System Board; Removing The System Board - Dell Inspiron 5300 Service Manual

Installing the I/O board

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of I/O board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align and place the I/O board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Connect the I/O-board cable and close the latch to secure the cable to the I/O board.
4. Adhere the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the fan.
5. Adhere the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the I/O board.
Next steps
1. Install the fan.
2. Install the 3-cell battery.
3. Install the 4-cell battery.
4. Install the base cover.
5. Follow the procedure in

System board

Removing the system board

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer.
Before working inside your computer.
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