Replacing the power-adapter port
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.
Procedure
1. Place the power-adapter port into the slot on the palm-rest assembly.
2. Align the screw hole on the power-adapter port with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly and replace the screw
(M2x3) that secures the power-adapter port to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the display assembly.
2. Replace the heat sink.
3. Replace the fan.
4. Replace the wireless card.
5. Replace the base cover.
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