Dell XPS 8500 (Early 2012) - Manual (Page 85)

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Front USB Panel
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
2 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 31.
Removing the Front USB Panel
CAUTION: When sliding the front USB panel out of the computer, be extremely
careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cable connectors and the cable
routing clips.
NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can
re-route them correctly after you replace the front USB panel.
1 Disconnect the front USB panel cables from the system board connector
F_USB2. See "System-Board Components" on page 21.
2 Remove the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel.
3 Slide the front USB panel down to release the clamps from the front panel
and pull it away.
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