Removin The Input/Output Board - Alienware M17x Service Manual

Input/Output Board
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
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a
wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
CAUTION: Only a certiied service technician should perform repairs on
your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main
battery (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 11) before working
inside the computer.
Removing the Input/Output Board
1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Be in" on pa e
2. Remove the battery pack (see "Removin the Battery Pack" on pa e
3. Remove the center control cover (see "Removin the Center Control Cover"
on pa e 33).
4. Remove the keyboard (see "Removin the Keyboard" on pa e
5. Remove the palm rest (see "Removin the Palm Rest" on pa e
6. Remove the left and ri ht brackets (see "Removin the Brackets" on
pa e 47).
7. Remove the ma nesium cover (see "Removin the Ma nesium Cover" on
pa e 50).
CHAPTER 14: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD
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