System Board; Removing The System Board - Dell Inspiron One 2305 Service Manual

System Board: Dell Inspiron One 2305/2310 Service Manual
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System Board

Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual

Removing the System Board

Replacing the System Board
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
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computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
Removing the System Board
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the back cover (see
3. Follow the instructions from
4. Remove the system-board shield (see
5. Remove the MXM-assembly fan (see
6. Remove the MXM-assembly (see
7. Remove the memory module(s) (see
8. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see
9. Remove the processor heat-sink fan (see
10. Remove the processor heat-sink (see
11. Remove the processor (see
NOTE: Make note of the cable routing before disconnecting the cables from the system board.
12. Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board.
13. Using a hex nut driver, remove the two hex nut screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
14. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
15. Lift the system board at an angle toward the side of the computer and out of the chassis.
NOTE: The appearance of the system board may vary based on your computer model
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Before You Begin.
Removing the Back Cover).
step 2 to step 5 in Removing the Front
Removing the System-Board
Removing the MXM-Assembly
Removing the MXM
Removing Memory
Removing the Mini-Card(s)).
Removing the Processor Heat-Sink
Removing the Processor Heat
Removing the Processor).
Stand.
Shield).
Fan).
Assembly).
Module(s)).
Fan).
Sink).