Back to Contents PageI/O PanelDell Precision™ WorkStation 340 Service ManualRemoving the I/O Panel—Small Desktop Computer1. Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, wait at least 10 to 20 seconds, lay the computer on its side, andremove the computer cover.2. Remove the hard-drive shroud.3. Disconnect the hard-drive data cable.4. Disconnect the control-panel cable from the control-panel connector on the I/O panel.5. Disconnect the front I/O cable from the front-panel connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" for the location of the front-panelconnector).Note the routing of the control-panel cable as you remove it from the computer so that you can replace it correctly.Front I/O Panel Removal6. Remove all cables that are connected to the front I/O panel.7. Remove the mounting screw that secures the front I/O panel to the computer.8. Remove the front I/O panel from the computer.Removing the I/O Panel—Mini-Tower ComputerFront I/O Panel RemovalCAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your Computer."NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer or removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power light on thesystem board has turned off. To locate this light, see "System Board Components."1 control-panel cable2 front audio cable3 front I/O cable4 mounting screwCAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your Computer."NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer or removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power light on thesystem board has turned off. To locate this light, see "System Board Components."