Processor; System Board Assembly - Dell Latitude D520 Service Manual

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System Board Assembly
Dell™ Latitude™ D520 Service Manual
Removing the System Board Assembly
Replacing the System Board Assembly
Removing the System Board Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the
system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the hard drive (see
3. Remove the media bay device (see
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see Memory).
5. Remove the modem (see Removing the
6. Remove the Mini-Card (see Mini-Card).
7. Remove the hinge cover (see
8. Remove the keyboard (see
9. Remove the display assembly (see
10. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see
11. Remove the processor (see
12. Remove the palm rest (see
NOTE: It is not required but is highly recommended that you remove the system fan (see
13. Remove the speaker assembly (see
14. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "B."
Begin.
Removing the Hard Drive).
Media Bay).
Modem).
Hinge Cover).
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Display Assembly).
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling
Removing the Processor Module).
Removing the Palm Rest).
Removing the Speaker Assembly).
Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the
Assembly).
System Fan) to allow easier access to the system board.