Service Manual

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, and adhere the power-adapter port on the palm-rest assembly.
2. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
3. Align the screw hole on the power-adapter bracket with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly.
4. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the power-adapter port bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
Post-requisites
Replace the base cover.
Procedure
1. Place the power-adapter port into the slot, and adhere the power-adapter port on the palm-rest assembly.
2. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
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