Removing The System Board - Dell Inspiron 620 Service Manual

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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 620 Service Manual
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.
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.
Removing the System Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Remove any PCI Express cards, if applicable (see
4. Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (see
5. Remove the processor (see
6. Remove the memory modules (see
memory modules can be installed in the same slot after the system board is replaced.
7. Disconnect all cables connected to the system board (see
can re-route them correctly after installing the new system board.
8. Remove the six screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
1 screws (6) 2 system board
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Removing PCI Express
Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink
Removing the Processor).
Removing the Memory Module(s)) and record which memory module is removed from each DIMM slot so that the
System Board
Cards).
Assembly).
Components). Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you