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 Replacing the Front I/O Panel

Dell™Vostro™A100/A180ServiceManual

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).

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3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).

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4. Lay the computer horizontally on a flat surface.

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5. Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the I/O panel from the system board.

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6. Cut the cable tie securing the cables to the chassis.

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7. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the chassis.

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8. Carefully remove the existing I/O panel from the computer.

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9. To install a new I/O panel, align and slide the I/O panel clamp into the bottom of the I/O panel clamp slot.

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10. Replace the screw that secures the I/O panel to the chassis.

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11. Reconnect the cables to the system board.

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12. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).

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13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).

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14. Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on.

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CAUTION: 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.

cables

screw

I/O panel

I/O panel clamp slot