Removing The System Board Assembly - Dell XPS M2010 Service Manual

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System Board Assembly
Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Service Manual

Removing the System Board Assembly

Replacing the System Board Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body
before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal
surface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the
computer in the battery compartment. 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 Assembly
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the memory module cover (see
3. Remove the memory module(s) (see
new system board.
4. Disconnect the mini card antenna cables from the mini card, unhook the cables from the routing hooks, and remove
the mini card (see
5. Disconnect the cables from the system board connectors for the speakers, suspend and solenoid function, and infrared,
and unhook the cables from the routing hook.
6. Remove the coin cell battery (see
board.
Before Working Inside Your
Removing the Memory Module
Removing the Memory
Removing a Mini Card). Set the mini card aside to install on the new system board.
Removing the Coin-Cell
Computer, including removing the system battery.
Cover).
Module). Set the memory module(s) aside to install on the
Battery). Set the battery aside to install on the new system