Replacing The System Board - Dell XPS M1730 Service Manual

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, 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 to the replacement system board.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot.
3. Remove any installed memory modules or Mini Cards (see
4. Remove the hard drive (see
5. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology (see
6. Remove the display assembly (see
7. Remove the palm rest (see
8. Remove the optical drive (see
9. Remove the ExpressCard cage (see
10. Remove the wireless sniffer board (see
11. Remove the 8-in-1 memory card reader (see
12. Disconnect the fan connector from the system board.
13. Disconnect the speaker connectors from the system board.
14. Disconnect the card with Bluetooth
15. Disconnect the audio board connectors from the system board.
16. Remove the video card from the system board.
17. Remove the five screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
18. Lift the system board up vertically and out of the computer base.
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Hard Drive).
Display Assembly).
Palm Rest).
Optical Drive).
ExpressCard Reader).
Wireless Sniffer Board).
Memory Card Reader).
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wireless technology connector from the system board.
and Communication Cards).
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology).