Removing The I/O Board; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Alienware Area-51 R5 Service Manual

Removing the I/O board

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

Prerequisites

1. Remove the stability foot.
2. Remove left and right side-panels. See

Procedure

1. Lay the chassis on the left side.
2. Disconnect all cables from the I/O board.
NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can route them correctly after you replace the I/O
board.
3. Remove the five screws (#6-32x6) that secure the I/O board to the chassis.
4. Slide and lift the I/O board out of the chassis.
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computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"Removing the side panels".
After working
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