Removing The Input/Output (I/O) Board; Installing The I/O Board - Dell Precision M6800 Owner's Manual

Removing the Input/Output (I/O) Board

1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the:
a) SD card
b) battery
c) base cover
d) keyboard trim
e) keyboard
f) optical drive
g) primary and secondary hard drive
h) palmrest
3. Perform the following steps to remove the I/O board:
a) Disconnect the ExpressCard module connector from the I/O board.
b) Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer.
c) Lift the right edge of the I/O board upwards to disengage the connector and remove it from computer.

Installing the I/O Board

1. Connect the I/O board connector and slide the I/O board into its slot in the computer.
2. Tighten the screw to secure the I/O board to the computer.
3. Connect the ExpressCard module connector to the I/O board.
4. Install the:
a) palmrest
b) primary and secondary hard drive
c) optical drive
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