Installing The System Board - Dell Latitude X1 Service Manual

1 M2 x 3-mm screws (6)
2 power button connector
3 M2 x 3-mm captive screw
4 hard drive cable
5 ZIF connector tabs (2)
13. Disconnect the hard drive cable from the ZIF connector on the system board.
14. Loosen the captive screw securing the modem cable to the system board.
15. Remove the six M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
16. Remove the system board from the computer base.
a. Ensure that you have disconnected all cables from the system board.
b. Gently lift the board starting from the left side, and then pull to the left to dislodge the audio connectors from the holes in the base.
NOTE: You may need to press outward on the base near the audio connectors to provide enough clearance for the audio connectors.
c. After the connectors are dislodged, lift the board out of the base.
17. Remove the secure digital card

Installing the System Board

1. Perform all the steps in "Removing the System
NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the computer.
2. Turn on the computer.
NOTE: After replacing the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board.
3. Connect an external floppy or CD drive to the computer.
4. Insert the floppy disk or CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the drive.
5. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
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Board" in reverse order.