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Top I/O Panel
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 7100 Service Manual
Removing the Top I/O Panel
Replacing the Top I/O Panel
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 computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
Removing the Top I/O Panel
NOTE:
Make note of the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly when installing the new top I/O panel.
1. Follow the instructions in
Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Remove the front bezel (see
4. Remove the optical drive (see
5. Remove the top cover (see
6. Disconnect the top I/O panel cables from the system board connectors, F_USB3 and F_AUDIO1 (see
7. Remove the two screws that secure the top I/O panel to the top panel.
1
screws (2)
3
top panel
8. Carefully remove the top I/O panel from the top panel.
Begin.
Removing the Computer
Cover).
Removing the Front
Bezel).
Removing the Optical
Drive).
Removing the Top
Cover).
2
top I/O panel
System Board
Components).