Removing the serial portsNOTE: Before working inside your Embedded Box PC, read the safety information that shipped with your Embedded BoxPC and follow the steps in Before working inside your Embedded Box PC. After working inside your Embedded Box PC,follow the steps in After working inside your Embedded Box PC. For more safety best practices, see the RegulatoryCompliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.Topics:• Prerequisites• ProcedurePrerequisites1. Follow step 1 to step 6 in “Removing the back cover”.2. Remove the PCI/PCIe card (if installed).Procedure1. Remove the hexagonal screws that secure the serial ports to the bottom-cover.a. chassisb. serial ports (4)c. #4 40UNCx6.3 hexagonal screws (8)2. Disconnect the serial-port cable from the connector on the system board.3. Remove the serial-port cables from the bottom cover and lift it off the chassis.37Removing the serial ports 65