Service Manual

Removing the side panel

WARNING: 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 computer on its side with the left panel facing up.

2 Remove the screw that secures the left panel to the chassis.

3 Release the left panel by sliding it towards the front of the computer.

1 left panel 2 screw

3 chassis

4 Turn the left panel over and disconnect the lighting cable as shown.