Removing The System Board - Dell Inspiron 1501 Service Manual

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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Service Manual
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
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 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.
Removing the System Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the hard drive (see
3. Remove the optical drive (see
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see
5. Remove the modem (see Removing the
6. Remove the hinge cover (see
7. Remove the keyboard (see
8. Remove the Mini-Card (see
9. Remove the display assembly (see
10. Remove the palm rest (see
NOTE: It is not required but is highly recommended that you remove the fan.
11. Remove the fan (see Removing a
12. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see
13. Remove the processor (see
14. Remove the ExpressCard/hard-drive bay assembly (see
15. Remove the two hex-nut video screws from the back of the computer.
1 hex-nut video screws (2)
Begin.
Removing the Hard Drive).
Removing an Optical Drive).
Removing the Memory Module(s)).
Modem).
Removing the Hinge Cover).
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing a Mini-Card).
Removing the Display Assembly).
Removing the Palm Rest).
Fan).
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling
Removing the Processor Module).
Removing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay
Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the
Assembly).
Assembly).