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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 13. 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 23.
2Remove the
3Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing Memory Module(s)" on page 27.
4Remove the any
5Remove the graphics card. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 37.
6Remove the processor fan and
7Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor" on page 102.
Removing the System Board
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 system board.
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 system board.
1Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board.
2Make note of the cable routing and remove the cables from the routing guides.
3Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
