Dell N3010 manual Removing the VGA Connector Board, Replacing the VGA Connector Board

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VGA Connector Board

Dell™ Inspiron™ N3010 Service Manual

Removing the VGA Connector Board

Replacing the VGA Connector Board

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.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

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.

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer.

Removing the VGA Connector Board

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

3.Remove the memory-module cover (see Removing the Memory-Module Cover).

4.Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).

5.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).

6.Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).

7.Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).

8.Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Middle Cover).

9.Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the VGA connector cable from the connector on the system board.

10.Remove the two screws that secure the VGA connector board to the computer base.

1 screws (2) 2 VGA connector board

3VGA connector cable

11.Lift the VGA connector board off the computer base.

Replacing the VGA Connector Board

1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.