Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual page 118

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets
and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
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.
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