Service Manual

Front I/O Panel

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Removing the Front I/O Panel

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the heat sink (see Removing the Heat Sink Assembly).

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3. Remove the fan assembly (see Removing the Fan Assembly).

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4. Remove any additional components that restrict access to the I/O panel.

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5. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O panel to the computer.

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6. Pivot the I/O panel toward the back of the computer, and then carefully lift it up and out of the computer.

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7. Disconnect any cables that are attached to the front I/O panel.

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8. Remove the Diagnostic LED card.

a. Remove the cable connected to the card.

b. Press the Diagnostic LED card case release lever and slide the case towards the bottom of the chassis to release the card case from the chassis.

c. Gently remove the LED card case from the computer.

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Installing the I/O Panel

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Follow the procedures in Removing the Front I/O Panel in reverse order.

To replace the Diagnostic LED card:

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1. Orient the five LED card case tabs with the slots in the chassis.

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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

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front I/O panel

CAUTION: When reinstalling the fan, ensure that you do not pinch the wires that run between the system board and the fan.

NOTE: Ensure that the card release lever is on top.