Removing The System Board; System Board Removal - Dell Latitude C400 Service Manual

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System Board
Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual

Removing the System Board

Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
The system board's BIOS chip contains the service tag sequence, which is also visible on a barcode label on
the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board may include 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 batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted
metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read
procedure.
1. Remove the PC Card or plastic blank, if present, from the PC Card slot.
2. Remove the hard
3. Remove the keyboard.
4. Remove the display
5. Remove the palm
6. Remove the wireless network
7. Remove the modem daughter
8. Remove all installed
9. Remove the audio

System Board Removal

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