Inspiron 5390 Service Manual

Removing the I/O board

About this task

The following image indicates the location of I/O board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

1. Remove the two screws (M2.5x3.5) that secure the left display hinge to the I/O board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Open the display hinges at an angle of 90 degrees.
3. Peel the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the I/O board.
4. Open the latch and disconnect the I/O-board cable from the I/O board.
5. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
6. Lift the I/O board off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.