Removing The System Board - Dell Inspiron 8200 Manual

System Board: Dell Inspiron 8200
2 system board
3 network connector
4 modem connector
5 network cable cover
6 M2.5 x 20-mm screw
The BIOS chip on the system board contains the service tag sequence, which is also
visible on a bar code label on the bottom of the computer.
The replacement kit for the system board includes a floppy disk or CD that provides a
utility for transferring the service tag sequence to the replacement system board.
NOTICE: If you received a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD with
the replacement microprocessor, you must update the BIOS after replacing the
microprocessor module.

Removing the System Board

1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the
3. Remove any installed
4. If migrating the memory, remove all installed
5. Remove (if migrating) or disconnect the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Remove the
11. Remove the
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hard drive and the
Mini PCI
keyboard.
hinge cover.
display assembly.
palm rest.
video graphics board.
microprocessor thermal-cooling
fixed optical drive.
Cards.
memory
modem daughter
assembly.
Computer."
modules.
card.