Removing The I/O Board; Replacing The I/O Board - Dell Inspiron 1320 Service Manual

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I/O Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1320 Service Manual
Removing the I/O Board
Replacing the I/O Board
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: 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).
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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
Removing the I/O Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the
3. Remove the system board (see
1 latches (2)
4. Pull the latches and release the I/O board from the computer base.
5. Lift the I/O board out of the computer base as shown in the illustration.
Replacing the I/O Board
1. Align the I/O board with the notches on the computer base and gently snap until it clicks into place.
2. Replace the system board (see
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