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Top I/O Panel
Alienware Aurora 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:
Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer panels, bezels, filler brackets, etc.) removed.
WARNING:
To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your
computer from the electrical outlet before removing the side panel(s).
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).
Removing the Top I/O Panel
1. Follow the instructions in
Before You
2. Remove the left side-panel (see
3. Open the PCI shroud (see
Opening the PCI
4. Remove the drive-bay shroud (see
5. Remove any PCI-Express cards (see
6. Remove the PCI-fan assembly (see
7. Remove the right-side top panel (see
8. Remove the lighting board (see
9. Remove the right-side middle panel (see
10. Remove the right-side bottom panel (see
11. Remove the front bezel (see
12. Push the tab on the panel insert to release the panel insert from the slot on the chassis.
13. Pull the panel insert away from the chassis.
14. Remove the four screws that secure the top I/O panel to the chassis.
15. Disconnect the top I/O panel cables from the connectors on the system board and master I/O board.
16. Slide and remove the top I/O panel out of the chassis.
Begin.
Removing the Left
Side-Panel).
Shroud).
Removing the Drive-Bay
Shroud).
Removing the PCI-Express
Removing the PCI-Fan
Assembly).
Removing the Right-Side Top
Removing the Lighting
Board).
Removing the Right-Side Middle
Removing the Right-Side Bottom
Removing the Front
Bezel).
Card(s)).
Panel).
Panel).
Panel).
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