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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
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(s).
5.Remove the modem.
6.Disconnect the modem cable from the system board.
1modem cable connector on system board
2modem cable
7.Remove the Mini PCI card.
8.Remove the hinge cover.
9.Remove the keyboard.
10.Remove the display assembly.
11.Remove the palm rest.
NOTE: It is not required but is highly recommended that you remove the system fans to allow easier access to the system board.
12.Disconnect the PC Card connector from the system board.
13.Remove the remaining M2.5 x