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 I/O Board
Alienware®M11x Service Manual
Removing the I/O Board
Replacing the I/O Board
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Removing the I/O Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
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3. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack).
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4. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).
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5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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6. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).
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7. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the I/O board.
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8. Remove the three screws that secure the I/O board to the computer base.
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9. Gently lift the I/O board to disconnect it from the connector on the system board and ease the connectors on the I/O board out of the slots on the
computer.
Replacing the I/O Board
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WARNING: 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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the
computer.
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speaker cable connector
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I/O board
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screws (3)