Removing The System Board - Dell Inspiron 300m Service Manual

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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board

Removing the System Board

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Before You Begin" before performing the following procedure.
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the palm rest.
4. Remove the hinge covers.
5. Remove the display assembly.
6. Remove the keyboard tray.
7. Remove the hard drive.
8. Remove the memory module.
9. Remove the Mini PCI card, if present.
10. Remove the modem card, if present.
11. Remove the three M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the system board to the bottom case.
NOTE: Each system board screw has an arrow beside it.
1 system board
2 M2 x 4-mm screws (3)