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I/O Panel

I/O Panel

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Removing the I/O Panel

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

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3. Remove the optical drive and floppy drive from the drive bays, if installed (see Drives).

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4. Remove the hard drive (see Removing a Hard Drive).

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5. Remove the processor heat sink (see Processor).

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6. Remove the system board.

l Unscrew all retaining screws on the system board (see Small Form Factor System Board Screws).

l Gently lift the system board out of the chassis.

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7. Remove the front fan:

Press the tab that secures the fan to the interior base of the computer and lift the fan from the computer; set the fan aside in the chassis.

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8. Remove cables from the IO panel.

Note the routing of the cables as you lay them aside, so that you can replace them correctly.

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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.

NOTE: You'll also have to remove the heat sink base.

LED board

air temperature sensor

I/O cable connector

mounting screw

I/O panel