Chapter 21: Removing The I/O Board; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell 3000 Series Service Manual

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
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Prerequisites

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Procedure

Prerequisites
1. Remove the battery.
2. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in
3. Remove the keyboard.
4. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 5 in
Procedure
1. Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Turn the I/O board over and peel the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the I/O board.
3. Open the latch and disconnect the I/O-board cable from the I/O board.
4. Lift the I/O board off the palm-rest assembly.
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computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"Removing the optical
"Removing the base cover".
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