Dell Inspiron 560 Service Manual

Back to Contents PageFront I/O PanelDell™ Inspiron™ 560/570 Service ManualRemoving the Front I/O PanelReplacing the Front I/O PanelRemoving the Front I/O Panel1. 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. Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the front I/O panel from the system board connectors. Note the routing of all cables as you remove themso that you can re-route them correctly after installing the new front I/O panel.5. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O panel to the chassis.6. Carefully slide the front I/O panel down and out of the front I/O panel clamp slot.Replacing the Front I/O Panel1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board connectors.3. Align and slide the front I/O panel clamp into the front I/O panel clamp slot.4. Replace the screw that secures the front I/O panel to the chassis.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.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.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: When sliding the front I/O panel out of the computer, be extremely careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cableconnectors and the cable routing clips.1 front I/O panel clamp slot 2 cables 3 front I/O panel clamp4 front I/O panel 5 screwCAUTION: Take care not to damage the cable connectors and the cable routing clips when sliding the front I/O panel into the front I/O panelclamp slot.