Maintenance and Service Guide

Front I/O assembly
Follow these steps to remove the front I/O assembly:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 14), and then remove the
following components:
a. Access panel (see Access panel on page 20)
b. Interior upper cover (see Interior covers on page 22)
c. Internal PCIe bracket (see Internal PCIe bracket on page 25)
d. Memory fan (see Memory fan on page 26)
2. Disconnect the I/O front audio cable (1) from the system board.
3. Disconnect the front I/O assembly UI cable (2) from the front I/O assembly.
4. Disconnect the front I/O assembly USB cable (3) from the front I/O assembly.
5. Disconnect the front I/O assembly memory card reader cable (4) from the front I/O assembly.
6. Disconnect the front I/O assembly FIOUI-Premium (OClink) cable (5) from the front I/O assembly.
7. Release the front I/O assembly by lifting up on the drive release bar (1).
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