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168 Removing and Installing Parts
Removing the Front I/O Panel
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99.
2
Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 101).
NOTICE: Carefully note the routing of each cable before you disconnect it, so that
you are sure to re-route cables correctly. An incorrectly routed or a disconnected
cable could lead to computer problems.
3
Remove the front plastic bezel. The bezel has two screws on the bottom of
the chassis which need to be removed. There are also six snap features that
secure the bezel to the front metal wall that must be removed.
4
Remove the processor airflow shroud (see "Removing the Processor Airflow
Shroud Assembly" on page 148).
5
Remove the Processor fan assembly (see"Removing the Processor Fan
Cage" on page 149 and "Removing the Processor Fan" on page 151) and
the card fan (see"Removing the Card Fan" on page 152).
6
Disconnect the control-panel cable from the I/O panel connector by
pulling the cable loop.
7
Disconnect the power panel cable, 1394 cable, and audio cable (if it exists)
so that the entire front I/O panel is free from all cables.
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