Removing The System Board - Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual

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System Board
Dell™ XPS™ M1710 Service Manual

Removing the System Board

Replacing the System Board
Removing 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) before working inside 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. The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to
the replacement system board.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the hard drive (see
3. Remove the optical drive (see
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see
5. Remove the modem (see
6. Remove the Mini-Card (see Mini-Card).
7. Remove the hinge cover (see
8. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard).
9. Remove the display assembly (see
10. Remove the palm rest (see
11. Disconnect the ExpressCard connector from the connector on the system board.
Before Working Inside Your
Removing the Hard Drive).
Optical Drive).
Removing the Memory
Removing the Modem).
Removing the Hinge
Removing the Display
Removing the Palm Rest).
Computer.
Module(s)).
Cover).
Assembly).
Before Working Inside Your