Removing The System Board - Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual

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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual

Removing the System Board

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
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.
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.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the modem.
4. Remove the display assembly.
5. Remove the palm rest.
6. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling
7. Remove the microprocessor.
8. Remove the speakers.
9. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "B."
1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "B" (2)
2 system board
10. Turn over the computer and remove the four M2 x 4-mm screws labeled "B" that secure the system board to the computer base.
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