Installing The System Board; Replacing The Support Bracket - Dell INSPIRON 531S Owner's Manual

Installing the System Board

1 Gently align the board into the chassis and slide it toward the back of the
computer.
2 Using the eight screws, secure the system board to the chassis.
3 Replace the cables that you removed from the system board.
4 Replace the processor and the heat sink assembly (see "Installing the
Processor" on page 150).
NOTICE:
5 Replace the memory modules into the memory sockets at the same locations
from which you removed them (see "Installing Memory" on page 113).
6 Replace any add-in cards on the system board.
7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 165).
8 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn
them on.
9 Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics
(see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 84).

Replacing the Support Bracket

CAUTION:
safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
To replace the support bracket:
1 Align and insert the hinges at the bottom of the support bracket into the
hinge tabs located along the edge of the computer.
2 Pivot the support bracket downward.
3 Align the notch in the support bracket with the slot in the hard drive bay
and press it down.
4 Replace any cable(s) that were attached to the support bracket.
5 Ensure that the support bracket is seated correctly and replace the card
retention bracket.
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Removing and Installing Parts
Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the