Dell 9100 specifications Replacing the System Board, Back to Contents

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5.Remove the computer cover.

6.Remove any components that restrict access to the system board (CD/DVD drive(s), floppy drive, hard drive, I/O panel).

7.Remove the heat-sink assembly and processor.

8.Disconnect all cables from the system board.

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9.Remove the 10 screws from the system board.

10.Slide the system board assembly toward the front of the computer, and then lift the board away.

11.Place the system board assembly that you just removed next to the replacement system board to ensure that it is identical.

Replacing the System Board

1.Gently align the board into the chassis and slide it toward the back of the computer.

2.Replace the screws on the system board.

3.Replace any components and cables that you removed from the system board.

4.Reconnect all cables to their connectors at the back of the computer.

5.Replace the computer cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer.

6.Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

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Contents Model Dcta April 2005 Rev. A00 Front View of the Computer Back to ContentsAbout Your Computer Front View of the Computer Back View of the ComputerBack View of the Computer Diagnostic Lights Advanced TroubleshootingPower Lights Power Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep CodesCode Cause Beep CodesMemory Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Program, enter the system setupEnter the system setup program, verify Reseat the memory modulesEnter the system setup program Recommended Tools Before You BeginGetting Started Turning Off Your ComputerBack to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Memory Overview Removing and Installing PartsMemory Installing Memory Remove the computer coverCards Removing MemoryRemoving and Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards Page Page Removing the Drive Panel Network Adapter and Sound Card SettingsDrive Panels Removing the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive Panel Connecting Drive CablesDrives Removing a Hard Drive Drive Interface ConnectorsHard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Replace the computer cover Floppy DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card ReaderInstalling a Media Card Reader Removing a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD DriveCD/DVD Drive Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply ProcessorRemoving the Processor Installing the Processor Page Removing the I/O Panel PanelPanel Components Page Replacing the I/O Panel BatteryReplacing the Battery System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Model Dcta April 2005 Rev. A00 Specifications Drives ConnectorsPower Controls and LightsPhysical EnvironmentalSystem Setup Options System SetupEntering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos SettingsProcessor has 64-bit Technology DrivesBoot Sequence SecurityClearing Forgotten Passwords Enter system setupOpen the computer cover Clearing Cmos SettingsClose the computer cover Technical Overview Inside View of Your Computer System Board ComponentsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1Pin Number Signal Name Color Wire Gauge DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connect P3 and P5 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireDC Power Connectors P8, P9, and P10 DC Power Connector P4DC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connector P11DC Power Connector P12
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