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Inspiron 3505 Service Manual

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Installing the power-button with optional fingerprint reader

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power-button with optional fingerprint reader and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image:Installing the power-button with optional fingerprint reader

Steps

  1. Using the alignment posts, place the power-button into its slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secure the power-button to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Connect the power-button cable to the fingerprint-reader board and close the latch, if applicable.
    NOTE:This step is only applicable if your computer was shipped with the optional fingerprint reader.
  4. Adhere the Mylar that secures and grounds the power-button cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, if applicable.
    NOTE:This step is only applicable if your computer was shipped with the optional fingerprint reader.

Next steps

  1. Install the I/O board.
  2. Install the base cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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