Dell I1545-3232OBK manual Replacing the System Board

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13.Disconnect the thermal fan cable, speaker cable, and USB board cable from the respective system board connectors.

14.Lift the system board at an angle toward the side of the computer and out of the computer base.

15.If required, remove any installed Mini-Card (see Removing the Mini-Card).

Replacing the System Board

1.If required, replace Mini-Card, (see Replacing the Mini-Card).

2.Replace the system board in the computer base.

3.Connect the thermal fan cable, speaker cable, and USB board cable to the respective system board connectors.

4.Replace the four screws that secure the system board to the computer base.

5.Replace the daughter board (see Replacing the Daughter Board).

6.Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).

7.Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).

8.Replace the processor heat sink and the processor (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink and Installing the Processor).

9.Replace any installed memory modules (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).

10.Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).

11.Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).

12.Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover).

13.Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).

14.Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).

15.Reinstall the ExpressCards in the ExpressCard slot, if any.

16.Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.

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.

17. Turn on the computer.

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

18.Insert the BIOS upgrade CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

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Contents Page Audio Connector Cover Removing the Audio Connector CoverReplacing the Audio Connector Cover Base Cover Removing the Base CoverReplacing the Base Cover Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Page Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios Flashing the Bios From a CDFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Page Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the CardReplacing the Card Camera Optional Removing the CameraReplacing the Camera Back to Contents Center Control Cover Removing the Center Control CoverReplacing the Center Control Cover Back to Contents Charger Board Removing the Charger BoardReplacing the Charger Board Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the Processor ProcessorRemoving the Processor Back to Contents Processor Heat Sink Removing the Processor Heat SinkReplacing the Processor Heat Sink Back to Contents Daughter Board Removing the Daughter BoardReplacing the Daughter Board Display Assembly DisplayPage Replacing the Display Assembly Display BezelDisplay Panel Replacing the Display BezelDisplay Panel Cable Replacing the Display PanelDisplay Inverter Removing the Display Panel CableReplacing the Display Inverter Thermal Fan Removing the Thermal FanReplacing the Thermal Fan Page Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Memory Removing the Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Back to Contents Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Mini-CardReplacing the Mini-Card Optical Drive Removing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Palm Rest Removing the Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Power Board Removing the Power BoardReplacing the Power Board Back to Contents Speakers Removing the SpeakersReplacing the Speakers System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Back to Contents USB Extend Cable Removing the USB Extend CableReplacing the USB Extend Cable
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