Removing The System Board; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell XPS 8900 Service Manual

Removing the system board

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board. You
must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace
the system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have
made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the
desired changes again after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the
location of the connectors so that you can reconnect the cables
correctly after you replace the system board.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the
2 Remove the
3 Remove the
4 Remove the
5 Remove the
6 Remove the
7 Remove the processor.
8 Disconnect all cables connected to the system board.
For more information, see

Procedure

NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board. You
must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace
the system board.
computer. After working inside your
computer cover.
wireless card.
memory modules.
graphics-card bracket.
graphics card.
processor fan and heat sink
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assembly.
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