Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 Owner's Manual

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Removing the power-adapter port

CAUTION:The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
    NOTE:Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see step 6 in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The following image(s) indicate the location of the power-adapter port and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Figure 1. Removing the power-adapter port
Image: Removing the power-adapter port

Steps

  1. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the left display-assembly hinge to the system board.
  2. Pry open the left display-assembly hinge at a 90-degree angle.
  3. Peel the tape that secures the power-adapter port cable to its connector on the system board.
  4. Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from its connector on the system board.
  5. Remove the power-adapter port cable from the routing guide on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  6. Lift the power-adapter port off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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