Dell 620s manual Removing the System Board

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System Board

Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s 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 www.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 Begin.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3.Remove any PCI Express cards, if applicable (see Removing PCI Express Cards).

4.Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (see Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly).

5.Remove the processor (see Removing the Processor).

6.Remove the memory modules (see Removing the Memory Module(s)) and record which memory module is removed from each DIMM slot so that the 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 System Board Components). Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you 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

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Contents Page Turning Off Your Computer Technical Specifications Recommended ToolsSafety Instructions Before You BeginBack to Contents Removing the Front Bezel Front BezelReplacing the Front Bezel Click Enter a Tag Flashing the BiosRemoving PCI Express Cards PCI Express CardsReplacing PCI Express Cards Page Installed Removed Sound Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Card Retention BracketRemoving the Card Retention Bracket Back to Contents Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Computer CoverRemoving the Computer Cover Back to Contents Removing the Processor ProcessorReplacing the Processor Back to Contents Hard Drive Removing the Hard-Drive AssemblyDrives Replacing the Hard-Drive Bezel Removing the Hard-Drive BezelRemoving the Optical Drive Replacing the Hard-Drive AssemblyOptical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Chassis Fan FansChassis Fan Removing the Chassis FanReplacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Processor Fan and Heat-Sink AssemblyRemoving the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Back to Contents Removing the Front I/O Panel Front I/O PanelReplacing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Memory Modules Memory ModulesRemoving the Memory Modules Back to Contents Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Back to Contents Replacing the Power Button Module Power Button ModuleRemoving the Power Button Module Back to Contents Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BiosOverview System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup OptionsAdvanced Boot Options Boot SequenceClearing Cmos Passwords Clearing Forgotten PasswordsBack to Contents System Board Components Technical OverviewInside View of Your Computer Fancpu