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WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Removing the System Board

Prerequisites
1Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15.
2Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 17.
3Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19.
4Remove the system-board shield. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on
page 35.
5Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 31.
6Remove the wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on
page 45.
7Remove TV-tuner card, if applicable. See "Removing the TV-Tuner Card" on
page 41.
8Remove the processor heat-sink. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink" on
page 61.
9Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor" on page 65.
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