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Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100
c. Replace the fan guard, inserting the tab into the bottom case, and replace the three
M2.5 x 5-mm screws. Replacing the screw opposite the tab first makes it easier to insert
and replace the other two screws.
4. Replace the modem, the speaker assemblies, and the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly
that you removed from the old system board.
HINT: Be sure to route cables so that they will not be crimped or pinched when the complete
assembly is put back together.
5. Replace the palm rest, the keyboard, the display assembly, and the hard drive.
6. Replace the module bay devices and any PC Cards or plastic blanks in the PC Card slot.
7. Insert the floppy disk or CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the
appropriate drive, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen.
HINT: After replacing the system board, be sure to enter the computer service tag sequence
into the BIOS of the replacement system board.
Module Latch Assemblies
Removing the Battery and Module Bay Latches
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and
remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following
procedure.
1. Remove the hard drive.
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the display assembly.
4. Remove the palm rest.
5. Remove the system board.
6. Remove the latch button by using a plastic scribe to push on the snap tabs until the latch
button is released from the bottom case.
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