CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE:
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
I/O-Panel Components
1 USB port
2 diagnostic, hard-drive access, and network
integrity lights
4 microphone
connector
Removing the I/O Panel
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
NOTE:
To loosen the two captive screws on each side of the heat-sink assembly, you need a long Phillips screwdriver.
3. Loosen the two captive screws on each side of the heat-sink assembly.
CAUTION:
Despite having a plastic shield, the heat-sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that the assembly has had
sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
4. Rotate the heat-sink assembly upward, and remove it from the computer.
3 headphone
Begin.
Removing the Computer
Cover).
connector