Removing the I/O board
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1. Remove the base cover.
2. Remove the wireless card.
Procedure
1. Peel off the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the I/O board.
2. Open the latch and disconnect the I/O-board cable from the I/O board.
3. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the I/O board.
4. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest assembly.
5. Lift the I/O board off the palm-rest assembly.
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