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Installing a System-Board Assembly
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with
the product.
1 Slide the system-board assembly into the chassis until it snaps into
place. See Figure 3-6.
2 Rotate the retaining latches on both sides of the system-board
assembly upwards to the top to secure the system-board assembly with
the chassis. See Figure 3-6.
3 Reconnect all the external cables to the system board.
4 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system,
including any attached peripherals.
Air Ducts
Removing the Air Duct
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with
the product.
1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and
disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
2 Remove the system-board assembly. See “Removing a System-Board
Assembly" on page 87.
3 Squeeze and remove the rivets that secure the air ducts to the system-
board assembly and heat sinks. See Figure 3-7.