Dell Vostro A100 (Early 2009) - Manual (Page 13)

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Replacing the Front Panel
Dell™ Vostro™ A100/A180 Service Manual
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the computer cover from both the sides (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).
3. Place the computer vertically on a flat surface.
4. Disconnect the power button cable and the hard disk activity light cable from the front panel connector (FP1) on the system board.
5. Cut the cable tie securing the power button cable and the hard disk activity light cable to the chassis.
6. To remove the front panel, press the tabs outwards and pull the front panel away from the computer.
7. To replace the front panel, align and insert the six front panel tabs into the front panel hinges.
8. Push the front panel towards the front of the computer until it snaps into place.
9. Connect the power button cable and the hard disk activity light cable to the front panel connector (FP1) on the system board.
10. Replace the computer cover on both the sides (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).
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CAUTION: 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.
1 front panel 2 front panel tabs (6)