Replacing The System Board Assembly - Dell Inspiron 2100 Manual

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100
11. Remove the six M2 x 3.5-mm screws that secure the system board to the bottom case
assembly. White arrows on the system board assembly point to the M2 x 3.5-mm
screws.
12. Remove the M2 x 9.5-mm screw that secures the modem retainer bracket.
13. Remove the modem retainer bracket from the bottom case assembly.
14. Disconnect the speaker wire from the connector on the system board assembly.
15. Disconnect the fan wire from the connector on the system board assembly.
16. Lift the system board assembly out of the bottom case assembly.

Replacing the System Board Assembly

1. Transfer the memory module(s) to the replacement system board assembly.
2. Place the new hard drive EMI clip on the system board assembly.
3. Place the system board assembly in the bottom case assembly.
The I/O ports should protrude comfortably through the openings at the back of the bottom
case assembly
4. Reconnect the fan wire to the connector on the system board assembly.
5. Reconnect the speaker wire to the connector on the system board assembly.
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