Computer Base; Removing The Computer Base; Replacing The Computer Base - Dell Vostro 1500 Service Manual

9. Replace the optical drive (see
Computer Base

Removing the Computer Base

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the system board (see
NOTE: When removing the system board to replace the computer base, it is not necessary to remove the processor, memory, or Mini-Card.
3. Remove the wireless sniffer board (see
4. Remove the audio connector board (see
5. Remove the CIR board (see
6. Remove the speaker assembly (see

Replacing the Computer Base

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
1. Replace the speaker assembly (see
2. Replace the CIR board (see
3. Replace the audio connector board (see
4. Replace the wireless sniffer board (see
NOTICE: Ensure that the rubber gasket is installed in the appopriate location for your processor. The gasket can be moved as needed.
1 location for Intel processor 2 rubber gasket
3 location for AMD processor
5. Complete the replacement of the computer base by following the procedures in
Replacing the Optical Drive).
Begin.
Removing the System Board Assembly).
Removing the Wireless Sniffer
Removing the Audio Connector
Removing the CIR Board).
Removing the Speaker Assembly).
Replacing the Speaker Assembly).
Replacing the CIR Board).
Replacing the Audio Connector
Replacing the Wireless Sniffer
Board).
Board).
Board).
Board).
Replacing the System Board Assembly.