Dell C6173 CN-0C6173 XPS Front I/O Audio to Sound Card Internal Cable

Dell C6173 CN-0C6173 XPS Front I/O Audio to Sound Card Internal Cable

The Dell C6173 is an internal ribbon/header cable that connects the front I/O audio panel to the sound card or motherboard audio header inside Dell XPS desktop systems. It carries the front-panel headphone and microphone signals from the chassis-mounted port cluster to the system audio circuitry, allowing users to plug headphones or microphones into the front of the case. Dell part number CN-0C6173; full label reads CN-0C6173-48402-52J-03Z7.

Specifications & What's Included

• Dell Part Number: C6173 / CN-0C6173
• Full label part number: CN-0C6173-48402-52J-03Z7
• Function: Front I/O audio panel to sound card internal connection
• Compatible with: Dell XPS desktop systems
• Connector type: Multi-pin internal header connectors at each end
• Cable insulation rating: UL AWM 2464 (as printed on cable jacket)
• Country of manufacture: China
• Includes: Cable only

Applications

This cable is a direct replacement for a missing or damaged front audio I/O cable in Dell XPS desktop systems. Front panel audio cables like this one are a common failure or loss point during system servicing — if a technician removes and misplaces one, or if the original becomes damaged, the front-panel audio ports stop functioning entirely. Replacement with the correct Dell OEM cable restores full front-panel audio functionality without requiring aftermarket adapters. Because these cables use proprietary Dell connector pinouts and lengths designed specifically for XPS chassis layouts, the correct OEM part (C6173 / CN-0C6173) is the recommended replacement over generic alternatives.