Removing the Daughter Board

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Daughter Board

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual

Removing the Daughter Board

Replacing the Daughter Board

CAUTION: 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.

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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer.

NOTICE: 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.

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the palm rest (Removing the Palm Rest).

3.Remove the three screws that secure the daughter board.

4.Lift the daughter board out of the computer.

1 daughter board 2 screws (3)

Replacing the Daughter Board

1.Align the daughter board with the system board connector and with the screw holes on the computer base.

2.Replace the three screws that secure the daughter board.

NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.

3.Replace the palm rest (Replacing the Palm Rest).

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PP41L specifications

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