Removing The System Board - Dell Inspiron Mini 9 910 Service Manual

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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Setting the Keyboard Matrix
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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 at the bottom of the computer.
Follow these instructions to enter the service tag -
Manually:
1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
2. Press <0> during POST to enter the system setup program.
3. Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field.
Using CD:
The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the service tag to the replacement system board.
NOTE: Your computer may or may not ship with an external optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures
that involve discs.
NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
Removing the System Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the module cover (see
3. Remove the memory module (see
4. Remove the solid-state drive (see
5. Remove the keyboard (see
6. Remove the palm rest (see
7. Disconnect the display cables, Mini-Card antenna cables, and the speaker cable from the respective system board connectors (see
Begin.
Removing the Module Cover).
Removing the Memory Module).
Removing the Solid-state Drive).
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Palm Rest).
Display Assembly).