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 Replacing the Front I/O Panel
Dell™XPS™625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 any full-length expansion cards (see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards).
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4. Disconnect the cables from the master I/O board.
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5. Remove the card fan cage (see Replacing the Card Fan)
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6. Disconnect the cables from the front I/O panel.
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7. Remove the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel).
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8. Remove the front panel:
a. Release the four tabs that secure the front panel to the chassis.
b. Carefully, pivot the front panel away from the computer to release it from the chassis.
c. Disconnect the FRONT_LED cable from the front panel to remove the front panel.
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9. Remove the two screws that secure the front I/O panel to the chassis, then slide the front I/O panel towards the chassis frame to remove it completely.
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: Carefully note the routing of each cable before you disconnect it, so that you are sure to re-route cables correctly. An incorrectly
routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems.
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FRONT_LED cable
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tabs (4)
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front panel
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