System Board - Dell Inspirion 510M Service Manual

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
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the modem.
4. Remove the display
5. Remove the palm
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."
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