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Power-Button Board
Dell™XPS™L511zServiceManual
Removing the Power-Button Board
Replacing the Power-Button Board
Removing the Power-Button 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. Remove the fan (see Removing the Fan).
5. Remove the heat sink (see Removing the Heat Sink).
6. Lift the connector latch and disconnect the power-button-board cable from the connector on the system board.
7. Remove the two screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly.
8. Lift the power-button board along with the cable away from the computer.
Replacing the Power-Button Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Use the alignment posts to place the power-button board on the palm-rest assembly.
3. Replace the two screws that secure the power-button board to 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).
