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System Board

Dell™ Vostro™ 430 Service Manual

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.

Removing the System Board

1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2.Remove the Cover.

3.Remove the Memory.

4.Remove the Processor Heat-Sink and Fan Assembly.

5.Remove the Processor.

6.Remove the Expansion Cards.

7.Disconnect the cables from all the internal devices including the system board, hard-drive(s), optical-drive(s), and expansion cards.

8.Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the nine screws that secure the system board to the computer chassis.

9. Slide the system board towards the front of the computer.

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Dell 430 specifications Removing the System Board