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XPS 15 9520 Service Manual

Installing the I/O board

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the I/O board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
NOTE: The I/O board consists of the SD-card reader and the audio board.

Image: Installing the audio daughter-board

Steps

  1. Place the I/O board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Connect the screw (M2x4) that secures the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Align the screw hole on the USB Type-C port bracket with the screw hole on the system board.
  4. Connect the screw (M2x4) that secures the USB Type-C port bracket to the system board.
  5. Connect the I/O-board cable to the connector on the system board and I/O board.
    NOTE: Ensure to connect IO marked side of the I/O-board cable to the I/O daughter board and the side marked MB to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the right fan.
  2. Install the base cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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