Removing the System Board

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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15.

2Remove the wireless mini-card, if applicable. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 30.

3Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17.

4Remove the graphics card. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 26.

5Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. See "Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink" on page 62.

6Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor" on page 65.

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