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I/O Board
Dell™Inspiron™N5110ServiceManual
Removing the I/O Board
Replacing the I/O Board
Removing the I/O Board
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
3. Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 11 in Removing the System Board.
4. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).
5. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see Removing the Mini-Card(s)).
6. Remove the two screws that secure the I/O board to the computer base.
7. Lift the I/O board at an angle to remove the connectors on the I/O board from the slots on the computer base.
Replacing the I/O Board
1. Slide the connectors on the I/O board into the slots on the computer base and place the I/O board on the computer base.
2. Replace the two screws that secure the I/O board to the computer base.
3. Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)).
4. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover).
5. Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 15 in Replacing the System Board.
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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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I/O board