Dell 8500 manual Removing the System Board

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System Board

Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual

Removing the System Board

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

1.Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."

2.Remove the keyboard.

3.Remove the display assembly.

4.Remove the palm rest.

5.Remove the video card.

6.Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.

7.Remove the microprocessor.

8.Remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws from the system board support.

1M2.5 x 6-mm screws (2)

2system board support

9.Disconnect the speaker cable.

10.Remove the three M2.5 x 4-mm screws.