Chapter 23: Removing The System Board; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell XPS 15 Service Manual

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in Before working inside your
inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup
program after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You
must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can
reconnect the cables correctly after you replace the system board.
Topics:
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Prerequisites

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Procedure

Prerequisites
1. Remove the base cover.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the wireless card.
4. Remove the hard drive.
5. Remove the solid-state drive
6. Remove the solid-state drive
7. Remove the fans.
8. Remove the heat-sink assembly.
9. Remove the memory modules.
Procedure
1. Remove the screw that secures the display-cable bracket to the system board.
2. Lift the solid-state drive bracket to access the display cable.
3. Disconnect the display cable from the system board.
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Removing the system board
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
(half-length).
(full-length).
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