Replacing The Front Audio And Usb Assembly - Lenovo ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual

• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 223.

Replacing the front audio and USB assembly

Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 "Safety information"
on page 1.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB assembly.
To replace the front audio and USB assembly, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 144.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 145.
4. Locate the front audio and USB assembly. See "Locating major FRUs and CRUs" on page 76.
5. Press the release tab
Figure 172. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward
6. Disconnect the front audio and USB assembly cables from the system board. See "Locating parts on
the system board" on page 79.
Note: Ensure that you note the locations of the cables when you disconnect the cables from the
system board.
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1 as shown and pivot the drive bay assembly upward.