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System Board
Dell™ Vostro™ V13 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
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1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the ExpressCard, if applicable.
3.Remove the SD card, if applicable.
4.Remove the base cover.
5.Remove the battery.
6.Remove the hard drive and audio board.
7.Remove the WLAN card.
8.Remove the LCD cover.
9.Remove the memory.
10.Remove the keyboard.
11.Remove the card reader.
12.Remove the coin-cell battery.
13.Pull up the blue tab to disconnect the display cable from the system board.
14.Gently turn over the computer and remove the tape to release the antennae cables from the system board.
15.Disconnect the camera cable from the system board.
16.Disconnect the display status sensor and
17.Remove the screws that secure the system board and fan to the computer.
18.Remove the system board from the computer.
Replacing the System Board
To replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order.
