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I/O Bracket
Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual
Removing the I/O Bracket
Replacing the I/O Bracket
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.
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.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
Removing the I/O Bracket
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You
2. Remove the top cover (see
3. Remove the top bracket (see
4. Remove the I/O bezel (see
5. Remove the chassis fan (see
6. Using a hex nut driver, remove the two screws that secure the VGA connector to the I/O bracket.
7. Remove the screw that secures the I/O bracket to the chassis.
8. Carefully press and release the security lock latch on the I/O bracket out of the computer cover and lift the I/O bracket out of the computer.
1
screw
2
3
I/O bracket
4
Replacing the I/O Bracket
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You
2. Slide the tabs on the bottom of the I/O bracket into the slots on the chassis.
3. Carefully press and slide the security lock latch into place. Replace the screw that secures the I/O bracket to the chassis.
Begin.
Removing the Top
Cover).
Removing the Top
Bracket).
Removing the I/O
Bezel).
Removing the Chassis
Fan).
hex nut screws (2)
security lock latch
Begin.