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System-Board Assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1Remove the left
1Remove the memory fan. See "Removing the Memory Fan" on page 67.
2Open the PCI shroud. See "Opening the PCI Shroud" on page 45.
3Remove the graphics card. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 57.
4Remove the
5Remove the
6Remove the memory module(s). See "Memory Module(s)" on page 63.
7Remove the processor
8Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor" on page 75.
Removing the System-Board Assembly
NOTE: Your computer’s service tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the service tag in the BIOS after you replace the
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors, so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the
1Disconnect all the cables connected to the
2Remove the screws that secure the
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