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I/O Bracket
Dell™Inspiron™300/400ServiceManual
Removing the I/O Bracket
Replacing the I/O Bracket
Removing the I/O Bracket
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover).
3. Remove the top bracket (see Removing the Top Bracket).
4. Remove the I/O bezel (see Removing the I/O Bezel).
5. Remove the chassis fan (see Removing the Chassis Fan).
6. Using a hex nut driver, remove the two screws that secure the VGA connector to the I/O bracket.
7. Remove the screw that secures the I/O bracket to the chassis.
8. Carefully press and release the security lock latch on the I/O bracket out of the computer cover and lift the I/O bracket out of the computer.
Replacing the I/O Bracket
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Slide the tabs on the bottom of the I/O bracket into the slots on the chassis.
3. Carefully press and slide the security lock latch into place. Replace the screw that secures the I/O bracket to the chassis.
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: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
