Removing The I/O Board; Replacing The I/O Board - Dell Studio 1450 Service Manual

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I/O Board
Removing the I/O Board
Replacing the I/O Board
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practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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is not covered by your warranty.
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computer.
Removing the I/O Board
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the battery (see
3. Remove the base cover (see
4. Remove the memory modules (see
5. Remove the hard drive (see
6. Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see
7. Remove the keyboard (see
8. Remove the palm rest (see
9. Lift the black tab to disconnect the I/O board cable from the connectors on the I/O board and the system board.
10. Remove the two screws that secure the I/O board to the computer base.
11. Lift the I/O board out of the computer base.
1 screws (2)
3 I/O board cable
Replacing the I/O Board
1. Follow the instructions in
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Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before You Begin.
Removing the Battery).
Removing the Base Cover).
Removing the Memory
Removing the Hard Drive).
Removing the
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Palm Rest).
2 I/O board
Before You Begin.
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Removing the
Module(s)).
Mini-Card).
Battery) before working inside the