Power button

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To remove and install the power button, do the following:
  1. Prepare your computer. See Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover.

  2. Remove the front bezel. See Front bezel.

  3. Locate the power button. See Computer components.

  4. Disconnect the power button cable from the power button connector on the system board. See Parts on the system board.

  5. Remove the screw that secures the power button to the front bezel. Then, remove the power button from the front bezel.
    Figure 1. Removing the power button
    Removing the power button

  6. Align the screw hole in the power button with the corresponding hole in the front bezel. Then install the screw to secure the power button to the front bezel.
    Figure 2. Installing the power button
    Installing the power button

  7. Connect the power button cable to the front-bezel connector on the system board. See Parts on the system board.

  8. Reinstall the front bezel. See Front bezel.

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