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Audio Board
Dell™XPS™L511zServiceManual
Removing the Audio Board
Replacing the Audio Board
Removing the Audio Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
4. Lift the connector latch and disconnect the audio-board cable from the connector on the system board.
5. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the audio board.
6. Remove the two screws that secure the audio board to the palm-rest assembly.
7. Lift the audio board out of the computer.
Replacing the Audio Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Align the screw holes on the audio board with the screw holes on the palm- rest assembly.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
