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Daughter Board
Dell™Inspiron™1440ServiceManual
Removing the Daughter Board
Replacing the Daughter Board

Removing the Daughter Board

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
3. Remove the screw that secures the daughter board to the computer base.
4. Release the latch that secures the daughter board to the computer base and lift the daughter board out of the computer base.

Replacing the Daughter Board

1. Secure the daughter board with the latch on the computer base.
2. Replace the screw that secures the daughter board to the computer base.
3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).
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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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface.
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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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screw
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daughter board
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latch