Removing the System Board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the System Setup after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using System Setup. You must make the desired changes again after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board.
Prerequisites
1Remove the base cover.
2Remove the battery.
3Remove the hard drive.
4Remove the fan.
5Remove the keyboard.
6Remove the base frame.
7Remove the memory module(s).
8Remove the wireless card.
9Remove the heat sink.
Procedure
1Turn the computer over and open the display.
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