Quick Reference Guide

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Replacing the I/O board
Important
The color and shape of your replacement
component's front cover may vary from
your original component.
To replace the front I/O panel:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side
panel” on page 12.
2 Remove the bezel by following the instructions in “Removing the front
bezel” on page 13.
3 Disconnect the cable from the I/O panel.
4 Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to your computer, then
remove the I/O panel from your computer.
5 Insert the new I/O panel board into your computer, then replace the screw.
6 Connect the I/O panel cable to the new I/O panel.
7 Replace the front bezel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
front bezel” on page 14.
8 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the side
panel” on page 14.
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