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Removing 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" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.
2Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12.
3Remove the memory module. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 14.
4Remove the hard-drive. Follow step 2 and step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on
page 17.
5Remove the coin-cell battery. See "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 25.
6Remove the wireless card. See "Removing the Wireless Card" on page 21.
7Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 29.
8Remove the heat sink. See "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 31.