Dell 230S specifications Removing the System Board, Replacing the System Board

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System Board

Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim Tower

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Removing the System Board

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1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2.Remove the cover.

3.Remove the chassis support bracket.

4.Remove the memory.

5.Remove the heat sink and processor.

6.Remove any expansion cards

7.Disconnect all cables from the system board.

8.Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer.

9.Slide the system board toward the front of the computer and carefully lift the system board out of the computer.

Replacing the System Board

To replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Contents Page System Setup Menu Options System SetupBoot Menu Entering System SetupAdvanced MainQuick Boot ATA/IDE ConfigurationLAN Boot ROM Bootup Num-LockSecurity Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Code Cause Power Button Light CodesBeep Codes Tab FunctionPage Removing and Replacing Parts Specifications Drives Mini Tower Slim Tower External ConnectorsSystemboard Connectors CardsPower Mini Tower Slim Tower Physical Mini Tower Slim TowerEnvironmental Chassis Support Bracket Removing the Chassis Support BracketReplacing the Chassis Support Bracket Fan Removing the FanReplacing the Fan Coin-cell Battery Removing the Coin-cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-cell Battery Cover Removing the CoverReplacing the Cover Expansion Cards Removing an Expansion CardReplacing Expansion Cards Front Bezel Removing the Front BezelReplacing the Front Bezel Front I/O Panel and SD Card Reader Removing the Front I/O Panel and SD Card ReaderReplacing the Front I/O Panel and SD Card Reader Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Heat Sink and Processor Removing the Heat Sink and ProcessorReplacing the Heat Sink and Processor Module Removing a Memory ModuleReplacing a Memory Module Optical Drive Removing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Power Button and Card Reader Light Removing the Power Button and Card Reader LightReplacing the Power Button and Card Reader Light Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Rubber Foot Removing the Rubber FootReplacing the Rubber Foot System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board System Board Layout Windows XP Click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn Off Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerAfter Working Inside Your Computer