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 Front I/O Panel

Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual

Removing the Front I/O Panel

Replacing the Front I/O Panel

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 computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

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3. Remove the front bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel).

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4. Remove the support bracket (see Removing the Support Bracket).

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5. Remove the hard drive (see Removing a Hard Drive).

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

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

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8. Slide the I/O panel towards the left and gently pull it out.

Replacing the Front I/O Panel

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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.

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

WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)

removed.

NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly when installing the new front I/O panel.

CAUTION: When sliding the I/O panel out of the computer, be extremely careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cable connectors and

thecableroutingclips.

screw

I/O panel

I/O panel clamp slot

CAUTION: Take care not to damage the cable connectors and the cable routing clips when sliding the I/O panel into the I/O panel clamp slot.