Removing The System Board - Dell Inspiron 9400 Service Manual

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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 9400 Service Manual
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
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NOTICE:
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE:
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.
1 ExpressCard connector
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Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
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).
2 ExpressCard connector on system board
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Assembly).
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