Replacing the System Board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the desired changes again after you replace the system board.
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the computer base.
2Replace the screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
3Connect the
4Slide the
5Adhere the display cable to the fan.
6Slide the display cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the latch to secure the cable.
7Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
1Replace the palm rest.
2Replace the hard drive.
3Replace the wireless card.
4Replace the memory module(s).
5Replace the base cover.
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