Removing The System Board - Dell SmartStep 200N Replacement Manual

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Removing the System Board

The system board's BIOS chip contains the service tag sequence, which is
also visible on a bar code 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 sequence to the replacement system board.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed battery.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the
the following procedure.
Remove the battery.
1
Remove the optical
2
Remove the hard drive.
3
Remove the memory
4
Remove the modem.
5
Remove the keyboard.
6
Remove the display
7
Remove the palm
8
Remove the floppy
9
Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling
10
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