Removing The Front I/O Panel; Replacing The Front I/O Panel - Dell Inspiron 620 Service Manual

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Front I/O Panel
Dell™ Inspiron™ 620 Service Manual
Removing the Front I/O Panel
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.
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.
Removing the Front I/O Panel
NOTE: Make note of the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly when installing the new front I/O panel.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Remove the front bezel (see
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.
4. Disconnect the front I/O panel cables from the system board connectors, AUDIOF1, USBF1, and USBF2 (see
5. Remove the two screws that secure the front I/O panel to the front panel.
6. Slide the front I/O panel towards the side as shown in the illustration to release the clamps from the front panel and pull it away.
1 screws (2) 2 front I/O panel
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips, carefully slide the front I/O panel into the front I/O panel clamp
slot.
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Removing the Front Bezel).
System Board Components).