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Inspiron 7500 2n1 Silver Service Manual

Installing the I/O board

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the I/O board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the I/O board

Steps

  1. Slide the I/O board into the slots on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Align the screw hole on the I/O board with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Slide the fingerprint reader-cable into the connector on the I/O board and close the latch to secure the cable.
  4. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secures the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Connect the I/O-board cable to the connector on the I/O board and close the latch to secure the cable.
  6. Adhere the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the I/O board.
  7. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the I/O board.
  8. Close the left display hinge.
  9. Replace the two screws (M2x3.5) that secure the left display hinge to the I/O board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  10. Replace the screw (M2.5x5) that secures the left display hinge to the I/O board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

  1. Install the fan.
  2. Install the base cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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