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Front I/O Panel
Dell™Inspiron™535s/537s/545s/546sServiceManual
Removing the Front I/O Panel
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
Removing the Front I/O Panel
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
3. Remove the front bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel).
4. Remove the support bracket (see Removing the Support Bracket).
5. Remove the hard drive (see Removing a Hard Drive).
6. Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the I/O panel from the system board connectors.
7. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the chassis.
8. Slide the I/O panel towards the left and gently pull it out.
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
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: Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.