Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 Owner's Manual

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Removing the power button

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.
  3. Remove the fan.
  4. Remove the heat sink.
  5. Remove the USB board.

About this task

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

NOTE:Depending on the configuration of your computer, you may have a power-button with an optional fingerprint reader installed.
Figure 1. Removing the power button
Image: Removing the power button
Figure 2. Removing the power button with an optional fingerprint reader
Image: Removing the power button with an optional fingerprint reader

Steps

  1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the power button to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Peel back the tape that secures the fingerprint-reader cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
    NOTE:This step is only applicable for computers that are shipped with the power button with an optional fingerprint reader.
  3. Lift the power button off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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