Removing the system-board assembly
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in
Before working inside your
inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
NOTE:
Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup
program after you replace the system board.
NOTE:
Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You
must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.
NOTE:
Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can
reconnect the cables correctly after you replace the system board.
Prerequisites
Steps
1. Remove the
optical
drive.
2. Remove the
base
cover.
3. Remove the
I/O
board.
4. Remove the
hard
drive.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Remove the
memory
modules.
7. Remove the
wireless
card.
Procedure
Steps
1. Remove the screws that secure the right display hinge to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Open the right display hinge.
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
www.dell.com/
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