Dell Vostro A100 (Early 2009) - Manual (Page 14)

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Replacing the Front I/O Panel
Dell™ Vostro™ A100/A180 Service Manual
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).
3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel ).
4. Lay the computer horizontally on a flat surface.
5. Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the I/O panel from the system board.
6. Cut the cable tie securing the cables to the chassis.
7. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the chassis.
8. Carefully remove the existing I/O panel from the computer.
9. To install a new I/O panel, align and slide the I/O panel clamp into the bottom of the I/O panel clamp slot.
10. Replace the screw that secures the I/O panel to the chassis.
11. Reconnect the cables to the system board.
12. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel ).
13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).
14. Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on.
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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 cables 2 screw
3 I/O panel 4 I/O panel clamp slot