Removing The I/O Panel; Replacing The I/O Panel - Dell Studio XPS 9100 Service Manual

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I/O Panel
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual
Removing the I/O Panel
Replacing the 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 www.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.
Removing the I/O Panel
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 I/O panel.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Remove the front bezel (see
4. Remove the top cover (see
5. Remove the two screws that secure the I/O panel to the top cover.
1 screws (2)
3 top cover
6. Carefully remove the I/O panel from the top cover.
Replacing the I/O Panel
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Align the screw holes on the I/O panel with the screw holes on the top cover.
3. Replace the two screws that secure the I/O panel to the top cover.
4. Replace the top cover (see
5. Replace the front bezel (see
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Removing the Front Bezel).
Removing the Top Cover).
2 I/O panel
Begin.
Replacing the Top Cover).
Replacing the Front Bezel).