Dell 100L Removing the System Board Installing the System Board, Remove the Mini PCI card

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System Board: Dell Latitude 100L Service Manual

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System Board

Dell™ Latitude™ 100L Service Manual

Removing the System Board

Installing the System Board

Removing the System Board

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.

CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.

The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag sequence, 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 sequence to the replacement system board.

1.Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."

2.Remove the hard drive.

3.Remove the CD or DVD drive.

4.Remove the memory module(s).

5.Remove the modem.

6.Remove the Mini PCI card.

7.Remove the keyboard.

8.Remove the display assembly.

9.Remove the EMI shield.

10.Remove the palm rest.

11.Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.

12.Remove the microprocessor.

13.Remove the speakers.

14.Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the battery bay shield, and remove the shield.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Turning Off Your Computer Back to ContentsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsRemove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot Before Working Inside Your ComputerTurn off your computer See Mini RSL Computer OrientationTo Computer Base Each Screw IdentificationEach, chipset heat sink Speakers System ComponentsDisplay flex cable Memory CD or DVD Drive Modem Mini PCI Card Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI CardMemory Removing the Memory ModulesInstalling the Memory Modules Removing the CD or DVD Drive CD or DVD DriveInstalling the CD or DVD Drive ModemRemoving the Modem Captive screw Modem/Mini PCI card cover Installing the Modem Mini PCI CardRemoving the Mini PCI Card Installing the Mini PCI Card Antenna cables Mini PCI card connector Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive Removing the Keyboard Installing the Keyboard KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Installing the Keyboard Back to Contents EMI Shield Display Assembly DisplayRemove the CD or DVD drive Pull-tab Display assembly Remove the keyboard Display BezelRemoving the Display Panel Remove the display assemblyRemove the display assembly Remove the display bezel Display PanelInstalling the Display Panel Display Latch Assembly Removing the Display Latch AssemblyInstalling the Display Latch Assembly Back to Contents Palm Rest Back to Contents Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyInstalling the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly Microprocessor ModuleRemoving the Microprocessor Module Replace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly Installing the Microprocessor ModuleBack to Contents Removing the Speakers Installing the Speakers SpeakersRemoving the Speakers Installing the Speakers Remove the CD or DVD drive Remove the memory modules Removing the System Board Installing the System BoardSystem Board Removing the System BoardBattery bay Battery bay shield M2.5 x 5-mm screws Chipset heat sink M2.5 x 5-mm screws Optical drive cage M2.5 x 6-mm screws Installing the System Board Replace the display assemblyReplace the CD or DVD drive Flashing the Bios Flashing the Bios From a Floppy Disk or a CDFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Back to Contents Base Plastics USB Connector Video Connector Pinout Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB Connector Video ConnectorBack to Contents Bottom Base Parts Mini Recommended Spares ListMemory Back to Contents
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100L specifications

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