System Board:
System Board
Removing the System Board
The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a bar code label on the
bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board may include a CD that provides a
utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.
CAUTION:
Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions
in your
System Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
" to remove the battery and
prepare the computer for work.
2. Remove any installed
, or PC Card.
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
.
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
.
7. If the system board has a removable BIOS chip, remove the M2 x 5-mm screw and lift the BIOS
chip from the system board.
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