Service Manual

Post-requisites

1. Replace the wireless card.

2. Replace the base cover.

Power-adapter port

Removing the power-adapter port

NOTE:

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow

the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After

working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1. Remove the base cover.

2. Remove the wireless card.

Procedure

1. Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board.

2. Note the power-adapter port cable routing and remove it from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

3. Lift the power-adapter port, along with its cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Removing and installing components