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System Board
Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual
Removing the System Board
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your 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.
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.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
1.Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2.Remove the keyboard.
3.Remove the modem.
4.Remove the display assembly.
5.Remove the palm rest.
6.Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.
7.Remove the microprocessor.
8.Remove the speakers.
9.Remove the two M2.5 x