Removing The System Board - Dell Latitude D600 Service Manual

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System Board
Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Service Manual

Removing the System Board

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.
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 sequence, 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 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 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 "Preparing to Work Inside the
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the display assembly.
4. Remove the palm rest.
5. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling
6. Remove the microprocessor.
7. Remove the reserve battery
8. Remove the one M2.5 x 8-mm screw and one M2.5 x 4-mm screw labeled "circle B."
1 M2.5 x 4-mm screw
2 M2.5 x 8-mm screw
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