Dell E5500 - Latitude - Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz Service Manual page 59

5. Remove the fan (see Removing the
6. Remove the processor heat sink (see
7. Remove the hinge cover (see
8. Remove the keyboard (see
9. Remove the display assembly (see
10. Remove the optical drive (see
11. Remove the palm rest (see
12. Carefully remove the coin cell battery cable from the system board on the bottom of the computer.
13. Remove the serial I/O connector to the system board (E5500 only).
14. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the system board.
15. Lift the right edge of the system board off of the I/O board connector, and then carefully lift the system board out of the computer.
1 E5500 system board 2 M2.5 x 5-mm system board screws (3)
3 base
Replacing the E5500 System Board Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: Ensure that any loose cables do not get caught beneath the system board.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure first.
1. Connect the coin cell battery connector from the bottom side of the computer.
2. Insert the left side of the system board into the base of the computer at an angle until the connectors on the system board are aligned with the holes
on the base of the computer, then carefully lower the system board into place and into the I/O board connector.
3. Replace the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws on the system board.
4. Connect the serial I/O cable to the connector on the system board.
5. Replace the palm rest (see
6. Replace the optical drive (see
7. Replace the display assembly (see
8. Replace the keyboard (see
Fan).
Processor Heat Sink).
Removing the Hinge Cover).
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the E5500 Display
Removing the Optical Drive).
Removing the E5500 Palm Rest).
Replacing the E5500 Palm Rest).
Replacing the Optical Drive).
Replacing the E5500 Display
Replacing the Keyboard).
Assembly).
Assembly).