Inspiron 7706 2-in-1 Service Manual

Installing the system board

The following image indicates the connectors on your system board.

1. Power-adapter port cable
2. Display cable
3. Fan cable
4. I/O-board cable
5. Speaker cable
6. Touchpad cable
7. Keyboard cable
8. USB Type-C port bracket

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

1. Align and place the system board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the screws (M2x3.5) that secures the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Replace the screws (M2x2) that secures the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
5. Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
6. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the connector on the system board.
7. Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
8. Connect the keyboard-backlit cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
9. Connect the touchpad cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
10. Connect the speaker cable to the system board.
11. Connect the I/O-board cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
12. Adhere the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the system board.
13. Connect the fan cable to the system board.
14. Align the screw holes on the USB Type-C port bracket with the screw holes on the system board.
15. Replace the two screws (M2x3.5) that secure the USB Type-C port bracket to the system board.
16. Adhere the tape that secures the USB Type-C port bracket to the system board.
17. Close the right display hinge.
18. Replace the three screws (M2.5x4.5) that secure the right display hinge to the system board.