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Front I/O Panel
Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual
Removing the Front I/O Panel
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
Removing the Front I/O Panel
1. 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 them
so 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 Panel
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices 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: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly when installing the new front I/O panel.
CAUTION: When sliding the front I/O panel out of the computer, be extremely careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cable
connectorsandthecableroutingclips.
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front I/O panel clamp slot
2
cables
3
front I/O panel clamp
4
front I/O panel
5
screw
CAUTION: 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 panel
clamp slot.