Removing The Front Bezel - Dell Studio XPS 9100 Service Manual

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Front Bezel
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual
Removing the Front Bezel
Replacing the Front Bezel
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, front 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 Front Bezel
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Place the computer in an upright position.
4. Press and hold the front-bezel release clamp and pull the front bezel away from the computer.
5. Disconnect the badge back-light cable from the front bezel.
1 front-bezel release clamp 2 badge back-light cable
3 front-bezel tabs 4 front bezel
6. Remove the badge back-light module (see
7. Set aside the front bezel in a secure location.
NOTE: Make a note of your computer's Service Tag/Express Service Code located on a label under the FlexBay panel. You will need the Service
Tag/Express Service Code to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or contact technical support.
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Removing the Badge Back- Light Module).