Back to Contents PageUSB Port BoardDell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service ManualRemoving the USB Port BoardReplacing the USB Port BoardRemoving the USB Port Board1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."2. Remove the center control cover.3. Remove the keyboard.4. Remove the display assembly.5. Remove the palm rest.6. Remove the connector from the system board, then remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw and lift the board up and out of the computer.Replacing the USB Port Board1. Insert the USB port board under the small lip on the bottom panel at the back of the board and over the pin on the front side of the board.2. Reinstall the M2.5 x 5-mm screw securing the board.3. Insert the connector into the system board.4. Perform the steps to Remove the USB port board in reverse.CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (suchas the back panel) on the computer.NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.1 USB port board2 M2.5 x 5-mm screw (1)3 system board connector