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System Board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
Removing the System Board
1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
2Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19.
3Remove the
4Remove the rear I/O cover. See "Removing the Rear I/O Cover" on page 39.
5Remove the side I/O cover. See "Removing the Side I/O Cover" on page 41.
6Remove the
7Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing Memory Module(s)" on page 31.
8Remove the
9Remove the processor
10Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor" on page 83.
NOTE: Record the cable routing before disconnecting the cables from the system board.
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