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System Board
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the
system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.
Removing the System Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot or the 8-in-1 Media Card Reader.
3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
4. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
5. Remove the memory modules (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
6. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
7. Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see Removing the Mini-Card).
8. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the system board.
9. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
10. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
11. Remove the speaker module (see Removing the Speaker Module).
12. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).
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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
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camera cable connector