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Replacing the Top Cover

Dell Studio XPS™ 435T/9000 Service Manual

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 ww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
   
   
3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).
   
   
4. Remove the two screws that secure the top cover to the computer.
   
   
5. Disconnect the cables from the top I/O panel.
   

   1	top cover	2	screws (2)
   3	I/O panel cables

   
   
   

6. Pull the release tab with one hand and slide the top cover away from the chassis.
   
   
7. Disconnect the power LED cable from the top cover.
   

   
   
   

1

power LED cable

2

release tab

8. Remove the I/O panel (see Replacing the I/O Panel).
   
   
9. Set the computer top cover aside in a secure location.
   
   
10. To replace the top cover, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
    
    

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