Removing The System Board - Dell Inspiron 8500 Service Manual

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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual

Removing the System Board

CAUTION:
NOTICE:
as the back panel) on the 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.
NOTICE:
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the microprocessor.
8. Remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws from the system board support.
1 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (2)
2 system board support
9. Disconnect the speaker cable.
10. Remove the three M2.5 x 4-mm screws.
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Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
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display assembly.
palm rest.
video card.
microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.
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