Dell I2200, I1200 manual Removing the System Board

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System Board

Dell™ Inspiron™ i1200 and i2200 Service Manual

Removing the System Board

Installing the System Board

Removing the System Board

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.

The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.

1.Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."

2.Remove the hard drive.

3.Remove the optical drive.

4.Remove the memory module.

5.Remove the keyboard.

6.Remove the Mini PCI card.

7.Remove the modem.

8.Remove the display assembly.

9.Remove the palm rest.

10.Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.

11.Remove the microprocessor.

12.Remove the speakers.

13.Remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the hard drive cage and remove the hard drive cage.

1M2.5x5-mm screws (4)

2hard drive cage

14.Remove the two hex nuts that secure the video connector to the base plastics.