Removing The System Board - Dell Latitude C610 Service Manual

System Board: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual
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System Board
Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 Service Manual

Removing the System Board

Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
The system board's BIOS chip contains the service tag sequence, 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
sequence to the replacement system board.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed
batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on
the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the
1. Remove the hard
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the display
4. Remove the palm
5. Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling
6. Remove the microprocessor.
7. Remove the modem,
8. Turn the computer over, and remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "circle B" that secure the system board to
the bottom case.
9. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "circle B" that secure the fan guard to the bottom case.
System Board Screw Removal
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