Re: Removing Creative soundblaster from Dell XPS710

Andrew Hodgson wrote:
> On Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:27:25 +0000, Andrew Hodgson
> <> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have a Dell XPS410 which I got with a Creative sound blaster (this
>> will be the last time I ever buy Creative).
>
> Should have said 710 sorry.
>
> Andrew.
>> When upgrading to Vista, I had issues with the Creative/Dell specific
>> drivers (as this is an OEM card). On Windows 7, I believe I will have
>> just as much trouble, so I want to ditch the card and use the on-board
>> audio (which I believe already works with Windows 7).
>>
>> I opened the case, but I am visually impaired, and not sure how to
>> open the part of the case to get the cards out - do I need to unscrew
>> anything to do this? Also, there is a cable that goes from the
>> Soundblaster to the front of the computer - presumably for the front
>> audio ports, which I do use. If I remove this plug from the card,
>> where does it need to plug into on the motherboard in order to provide
>> the onboard sound connection for these jacks?
>>
>> Thanks.
>> Andrew.
>
I can't help with the cable, but the Dell docs for the 710 parts
replacement are found here;
http://support.dell.com/support/edoc....htm#wp1073386