Dell Inspiron 14R Service Manual - Page 101

AC-Adapter Connector

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24 AC-Adapter Connector 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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. Removing the AC-Adapter Connector 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 14 in "Removing the System Board" on page 77. 3 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 4 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 69). 5 Remove the VGA connector board (see "Removing the VGA Connector Board" on page 73). 6 Note the AC-adapter connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides. 7 Remove the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the computer base. 8 Lift the AC-adapter connector off the computer base. AC-Adapter Connector 101

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AC-Adapter Connector
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AC-Adapter Connector
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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer.
Removing the AC-Adapter Connector
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2
Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 14 in "Removing the System
Board" on page 77.
3
Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page 53).
4
Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 69).
5
Remove the VGA connector board (see "Removing the VGA Connector
Board" on page 73).
6
Note the AC-adapter connector cable routing and remove the cable from
the routing guides.
7
Remove the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the computer
base.
8
Lift the AC-adapter connector off the computer base.