Dell D505 service manual Installing the System Board

11.Gently push down near the middle of the back plastic computer base so that the two system-board securing clips clear their slots, and then pull out the system board.

1 system-board securing clips (2)

Installing the System Board

1. Follow all of the steps in "Removing the System Board" in reverse order.

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.

2. Turn on the computer.

NOTE: After replacing the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board.

3.Insert the floppy disk or CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

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