Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual

Removing the System Board

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

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal on the computer.

NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

1.Remove the hard drive.

2.Remove the keyboard assembly.

3.Remove the display assembly.

4.Remove the palmrest assembly.

5.Remove the thermal cooling assembly.

6.Remove the microprocessor.

7.Verify that all PC Cards or plastic blanks are removed from the PC Card slot.

8.Verify that the PC Card ejectors do not extend from the PC Card slot.

9.Turn the computer over, and remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with a "circle B" that secure the system board assembly to the bottom case assembly.

10.Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with a "circle B" that secure the fan guard to the

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