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Dell 3500 Replacing the System Board, Gently lift the system board up and away from the computer

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15. Gently lift the system board up and away from the computer.

15. Gently lift the system board up and away from the computer.

Replacing the System Board

To replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Dell 3500 specifications Replacing the System Board, Gently lift the system board up and away from the computer

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualAudio Board Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualRemoving the Audio Board 10. Lift the audio board up and away from the computer To replace the audio board, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Audio BoardBase Cover 2. Remove the batteryRemoving the Base Cover 3. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computerTo replace the base cover, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Base CoverRemoving the Battery Battery3. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position 4. Slide the other battery release latch to the unlock position5. Slide the battery and remove it from the computer Replacing the BatteryTo replace the battery, perform the above steps in reverse order Entering System Setup System SetupSystem Setup Screens System Setup OptionsMain Advanced System ConfigurationAdvanced MainPower Management BootWireless SecurityRemoving the Bluetooth Card Bluetooth CardReplacing the Bluetooth Card Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualRemoving the Camera CameraDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual To replace the camera, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the CameraRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell Battery4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual6. Lift up the coin-cell battery and remove it from the computer Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryBattery Status Lights DiagnosticsBattery Charge and Health LED Error CodesFLASH-FLASH-FLASH FLASH-FLASH-OFF OFF-ON-OFF FLASH-FLASH-ON FLASH-ON-FLASH OFF-FLASH-OFF ON-FLASH-ON OFF-FLASH-FLASHBack to Contents Page Removing the Display Assembly Display AssemblyDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Page 16. Lift the display assembly up and away from the computer Replacing the Display Assembly Removing the ExpressCard Cage ExpressCard CageDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 12. Lift the ExpressCard cage up and away from the computer Replacing the ExpressCard Cage Removing the ExpressCard ExpressCard2. Press in on the ExpressCard to release it from the computer 3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computerTo replace the ExpressCard, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the ExpressCardHard Drive 5. Slide the hard-drive assembly towards the center of the computerRemoving the Hard Drive Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual6. Lift the hard-drive assembly up and away from the computer Replacing the Hard Drive 8. Remove the hard-drive adapter from the hard-drive assembly9. Lift the hard-drive bracket up and away from the hard drive To replace the hard drive, perform the above steps in reverse orderPage Removing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Heat Sink and Fan AssemblyDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Removing the IO Board IO BoardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 15. Disconnect the IO-board cable from the IO board Replacing the IO Board16. Remove the IO board from the computer To replace the IO board, perform the above steps in reverse orderRemoving the Keyboard Keyboard3. Flip the computer over with the right side facing up 5. Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rest6. Carefully open the clip to release the keyboard cable To replace the keyboard, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the KeyboardRemoving the Display Bezel Display BezelDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Replacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Display PanelDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 15. Remove the hinges and brackets from the display panel Replacing the Display PanelBack to Contents Page Memory 5. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system boardRemoving the Memory Modules 4. Push apart the memory retention clips to release the memory moduleReplacing the Memory Modules Removing the Memory Card Memory Card2. Press in on the memory card to release it from the computer 3. Slide the memory card out of the computerTo replace the memory card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the Memory CardRemoving the Optical Drive Optical Drive4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer Dell Vostro 3500 Service ManualReplacing the Optical Drive Removing the Palm Rest Palm Rest6. Remove the rubber feet at the bottom of the computer Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual9. Remove the keyboard 8. Flip the computer over with the right side facing upPage Page Page Page 20. Lift the palm rest up and away from the computer Replacing the Palm RestTo replace the palm rest, perform the above steps in reverse order Dell Vostro 3500 Service Manual Removing and Replacing PartsRemoving the Processor ProcessorDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual To replace the processor, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the ProcessorRemoving the Power-Button Board Power-Button BoardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 11. Disconnect the power-button cable from the power-button board 12. Lift the power-button board up and away from the computer Replacing the Power-Button BoardRemoving the SIM Card Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card3. Press in on the SIM card to release it from the computer 4. Slide the SIM card out of the computerTo replace the SIM card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the SIM CardRemoving the Speaker SpeakerDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 11. Release the speaker cables from their routings on the palm rest 13. Lift the speakers up and away from the palm rest 12. Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the palm restTo replace the speaker, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the SpeakerSystem Information SpecificationsProcessor MemoryBattery Ports and ConnectorsExpressCard DrivesPhysical AC AdapterEnvironmental Back to Contents Page Removing the System Board System BoardDell Vostro 3500 Service Manual 15. Gently lift the system board up and away from the computer Replacing the System BoardTo replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order Removing the WLAN Card Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Card4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card 5. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system boardTo replace the WLAN Card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the WLAN CardBefore Working Inside Your Computer Working on Your ComputerTurning Off Your Computer Recommended ToolsIn Windows Vista After Working Inside Your ComputerIn Windows XP Click Start → Turn Off Computer → Turn Off Removing the WWAN Card Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Card4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN card 5. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card to the system boardTo replace the WWAN Card, perform the above steps in reverse order Replacing the WWAN Card