Dell Precision M4700 (P21F001) Input/Output Circuit Board Removal & Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Input/Output Circuit Board on your Precision M4700 (P21F001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 9 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Precision M4700 (P21F001) Input/Output Circuit Board.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Precision M4700 Input Output Circuit Boa

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Precision M4700 (P21F001) Input/Output Circuit Board

Unlock and remove Battery.

Step 1

Unlock and remove Battery.Unlock and remove Battery.
Unscrew and remove Base Cover (2 x

Step 2

Unscrew and remove Base Cover (2 x Unscrew and remove Base Cover (2 x Unscrew and remove Base Cover (2 x
Use fingers to separate and remove Keyboard Bezel.

Step 3

Use fingers to separate and remove Keyboard Bezel.Use fingers to separate and remove Keyboard Bezel.
Unscrew and turn over keyboard (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 4

Unscrew and turn over keyboard (4 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect and remove Keyboard.Unscrew and turn over keyboard (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove DVD Drive (1 x

Step 5

Unscrew and remove DVD Drive (1 x Unscrew and remove DVD Drive (1 x
Remove Hard Drive screws (4 x M3 x 5mm).

Step 6

Remove Hard Drive screws (4 x M3 x 5mm).Remove locking screw then remove Hard Drive (1 x Remove Hard Drive screws (4 x M3 x 5mm).Remove Hard Drive screws (4 x M3 x 5mm).
Remove lower and upper palmrest screws (12 x M2.5 x 5mm)(2 x

Step 7

Remove lower and upper palmrest screws (12 x M2.5 x 5mm)(2 x Remove lower and upper palmrest screws (12 x M2.5 x 5mm)(2 x Remove lower and upper palmrest screws (12 x M2.5 x 5mm)(2 x
Disconnect and remove Palmrest.

Step 8

Disconnect and remove Palmrest.Disconnect and remove Palmrest.Disconnect and remove Palmrest.
Unscrew and disconnect Input/Output Circuit Board (1 x

Step 9

Unscrew and disconnect Input/Output Circuit Board (1 x Unscrew and disconnect Input/Output Circuit Board (1 x Unscrew and disconnect Input/Output Circuit Board (1 x
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Precision M4700 Input Output Circuit Board

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