34 | Removing the System Board
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 Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.
2Disconnect the power-light board cable from the system board. See "Removing the
Power-Light Board" on page 12.
3Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
4Remove the right speaker. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 16.
5Remove the wireless card. See "Removing the Wireless Card" on page 19.
6Remove the solid-state drive. See "Removing the Solid-State Drive" on page 21.
7Remove the heat sink. See "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 24.
8Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 26.