Dell Model PP06XA service manual Replacing the Video Card, Removing the System Board

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Replacing the Video Card

Carefully align the video card assembly over the connector on the system board and press down.

NOTE: The video card assembly is labeled "PUSH HERE."

Removing the System Board

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 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.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September 2007 Rev. A00 Contents Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly Removing the GamePanel Replacing the GamePanel Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Contents Recommended Tools Before You BeginTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Windows VistaBattery Battery-bay release latch Before You Begin Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive CageCaptive screws Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage Replacing the Hard Drive Cage Memory Removing Memory ModuleCaptive screws Memory module cover Memory module Securing clip Windows XP Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryScribe Coin-cell battery Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge CoverReplacing the Hinge Cover Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard Communication Cards Wireless Mini CardsSubscriber Identity Module Communication Cards Antenna cables Metal securing tab Flash Cache Module Removing the FCMReplacing the FCM Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyScrews Replacing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Replacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display PanelReplacing the Display Panel Removing the Display Panel CableRemoving the Display Hinges Hinge screws LCD Camera Removing the LCD CameraReplacing the LCD Camera GamePanel Removing the GamePanelReplacing the GamePanel Palm Rest Removing the Palm RestPalm Rest Touch pad cable Replacing the Palm Rest Fan Screws Wireless Sniffer Board Wireless Sniffer Board Optical Drive Slide the drive out of the bay ExpressCard Reader ExpressCard Reader Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Processor Processor Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer Infrared Removing SpeakersRemoving the Audio Connector Board Removing the Consumer Infrared Board Screws Infrared connector cable Memory Card Reader Memory Card Reader Video Card and System Board Removing the Video CardReplacing the Video Card Removing the System BoardVideo Card and System Board Replacing the System Board Power Management Controller Board Hall Screws Connector Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch AssemblyScrew Battery latch assembly Spring Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the Bios From a CD Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive File Download window appears USB Connector Video TV-Out ConnectorIeee 1394 Connector