Dell Inspiron M531R Owner's Manual - Page 35

Replacing the I/O Board, Procedure, Postrequisites

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Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Gently slide the I/O board below the tab that secures it and snap the I/O board into place. 2 Replace the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer base. 3 Connect the I/O board cable to the connector on the I/O board. Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 28. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 24. 3 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 17. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 14. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 11. 6 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Replacing the I/O Board | 35

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Replacing the I/O Board
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Replacing the I/O Board
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1
Gently slide the I/O board below the tab that secures it and snap the I/O board
into place.
2
Replace the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer base.
3
Connect the I/O board cable to the connector on the I/O board.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 28.
2
Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 24.
3
Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on
page 17.
4
Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)"
on page 14.
5
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 11.
6
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.