Dell XPS 8700 Personal Computer User Manual


 
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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 You Begin" on
page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15.
2 Remove the wireless mini-card, if applicable. See "Removing the Wireless
Mini-Card" on page 30.
3 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 17.
4 Remove the graphics card. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 26.
5 Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. See "Removing the Processor
Fan and Heat-Sink" on page 62.
6 Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor" on page 65.
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