Dell Alienware M15x (Early 2011) - Manual (Page 88)

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CHAPTER 19: INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD
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1 audio cable connector latch 3 input/output board
2 audio cable 4 screws (2)
Removing the Input/Output Board
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 1. 6.
Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. 11).
Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on 3.
page 14).
Remove the hard drive (see “Removing the Hard Drive” on page 4. 17).
Remove the memory module(s) (see “Removing the Memory Module(s)” on 5.
page 21).
Remove the center control cover (see “Removing the Center Control Cover” 6.
on page 30).
Remove the keyboard (see “Removing the Keyboard” on page 7. 34).
Remove the palm rest (see “Removing the Palm Rest” on page 8. 38).
Remove the display assembly (see “Removing the Display Assembly” on 9.
page 73).
Remove the magnesium cover (see “Removing the Magnesium Cover” on 10.
page 83).
Release the audio cable connector latch to disconnect the audio cable from 11.
the system board connector.
Remove the two screws that secure the input/output board to the computer 12.
base.
Tilt the input/output board at an angle and lift it out of the computer base. 13.