Replacing The System Board - Dell XPS 8300 Service Manual

10 Lift the system board up and out of the chassis.
11 Compare the system board that you removed with the replacement system
board to ensure that they are identical.
NOTE:
may be in different locations compared to the components and connectors on
the existing system board.
NOTE:
factory.

Replacing the System Board

1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
2 Gently place the system board into the chassis and slide it towards the
back of the computer.
3 Replace the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
4 Connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board (see
"System Board Components" on page 10).
5 Replace the processor (see "Replacing the Processor" on page 85).
6 Replace the processor fan and the heat-sink assembly (see "Replacing the
Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 81).
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.
CAUTION:
Ensure that the heat-sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.
7 Replace the memory modules (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 22).
8 Replace any PCI Express cards, if applicable (see "Replacing PCI Express
Cards" on page 41).
9 Replace the Mini-Card, if applicable (see "Replacing the Mini-Card" on
page 34).
10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 18).
11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on.
Some components and connectors on the replacement system board
Jumper settings on the replacement system board is preset at the
System Board
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