Removing The System Board - Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100
The system board's BIOS contains the system service tag number, which is also visible on a bar-code
label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board assembly includes a
floppy disk or CD that provides a utility for transferring the service tag number to the replacement
system board assembly.
NOTICE: After replacing the microprocessor module, update the BIOS using a flash BIOS
update program floppy disk or CD that came with the replacement microprocessor.

Removing the System Board

1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the hard drive
3. Remove any installed
4. If migrating the memory, remove all installed
5. Remove the keyboard assembly.
6. Remove the hinge
7. Remove the display
8. Remove the palm rest
9. Remove the video
10. Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling
11. If migrating the microprocessor, remove the microprocessor module.
12. Remove the three M2.5 x 4-mm captive-washer screws from the system board.
13. Remove the M2.5 x 20-mm screw from the center of the LED board.
14. Lift the front of the system board and work it out of the back panel.
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