Removing The Front Usb Panel; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell XPS 8700 Owner's Manual

Removing the Front USB Panel

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15.
2 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 21.

Procedure

CAUTION: When sliding the front USB panel out of the computer, be extremely
careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cable connectors and the cable
routing clips.
NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route
them correctly after you replace the front USB panel.
1 Disconnect the front USB panel cables from the system board connector F_USB2.
See "System-Board Components" on page 13.
2 Remove the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel.
3 Slide the front USB panel down and pull it away.
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