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I/O Panel

Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide

  Removing the I/O Panel (Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers)

  Removing the I/O Panel (Desktop Computer)

  Removing the I/O Panel (Mini-Tower Computer)

  Replacing the I/O Panel

Removing the I/O Panel (Small Form-Factor, Small Desktop, and Small Mini-Tower Computers)

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
   
   
2. To access the screw that holds the I/O panel to the small form-factor computer, remove the hard drive.
   
   
3. Disconnect the hard-drive data cable on the small desktop computer.
   
   
4. Disconnect all cables that are connected to the I/O panel.
   
   

Note the routing of the control panel cable as you remove it from the computer so that you can replace it correctly.

Small Form-Factor and Small Desktop Computer

Small Mini-Tower Computer

5. From inside the computer cover, remove the mounting screw that secures the I/O panel to the computer.
   
   
6. Remove the I/O panel from the computer.
   
   

Removing the I/O Panel (Desktop Computer)

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

NOTE: Note the routing of all cables before disconnecting them, so that you can re route them correctly when installing the new I/O panel.

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
   
   
2. Remove the CD/DVD drive.
   
   
3. Remove the cable from the I/O panel by pulling on the pull loop.
   
   
4. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the desktop computer.
   
   

NOTICE: When sliding the I/O card out of the computer, be extremely careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips.

5. Gently rotate and slide the I/O card away from the computer.
   
   

1	securing screw
2	I/O panel
3	I/O connector
4	I/O connector pull loop

Removing the I/O Panel (Mini-Tower Computer)

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove disconnecting them, so that you can re route them correctly when installing the new I/O panel.

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin.
   
   

NOTICE: When sliding the I/O card out of the computer, be extremely careful. Carelessness my result in damage to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips.

2. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel. Press on the release button and pull on the loop to slide the card away from the computer.
   
   
3. Disconnect all of the cables from the I/O card, and remove the card from the computer.
   
   

1	I/O panel release button
2	securing screw
3	I/O panel
4	I/O connector
5	I/O connector pull loop

Replacing the I/O Panel

1. To replace the I/O panel, follow the removal procedures in the reverse order.
   
   

NOTE: Use the guides on the I/O panel bracket to help position the I/O card in place and use the notch on the I/O panel bracket to help seat the card.

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