Front I/O assembly
The front I/O assembly is under the bezel and contains USB ports and audio connectors. The assembly is
secured with one Torx screw and has two cables connected to the system board.
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly
2.
Remove the access panel
3.
Remove the front bezel
4.
Remove the drive cage
5.
Remove the optical drive
6.
Disconnect the cables from the system board as follows:
(1): Blue connector labeled FRONT USB3.0
(2): Blue connector labeled FRONT AUD
7.
Remove the cables from the clip built into the bottom of the chassis (3)
46
Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures: Small Form Factor
(Preparation for disassembly on page
(Access panel on page
(Front bezel on page
20).
(Drive cage on page
26).
(Removing a 9.5mm slim optical drive on page
19).
30).
18).