Back to Contents PageMicrophoneDell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service ManualRemoving the MicrophoneReplacing the MicrophoneRemoving the Microphone1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).3. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).4. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).5. Remove the power button panel (see Removing the Power Button Panel).6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).7. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).8. Disconnect the microphone cable from the connector on the system board.9. Gently slide and lift the microphone out of the slot in the computer base.Replacing the Microphone1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Slide the microphone into the slot in the computer base.WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™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 metalsurface.CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside thecomputer.1 slot in computer base 2 microphone3 microphone cable