Figure 55. Installing the system battery
a. positive side of the battery connector
b. battery connector
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working in your system section.
2. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and ensure that the battery is operating properly.
3. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup
Time
and
Date
fields.
4. Exit System Setup.
System board
A system board (also known as the motherboard) is the main printed circuit board in the system with different connectors used to
connect different components or peripherals of the system. A system board provides the electrical connections to the components in the
system to communicate.
Removing the system board
Prerequisites
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 are shipped with your product.
NOTE:
This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures must be performed only by Dell
certified service technicians.
CAUTION:
If you are using the Trusted Program Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted to create a
recovery key during program or System Setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key. If you replace this
system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program before you can access the
encrypted data on your hard drives.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to remove the TPM plug-in module from the system board. After the TPM plug-in module is
installed, it is cryptographically bound to that specific system board. Any attempt to remove an installed TPM plug-in
module breaks the cryptographic binding, and it cannot be re-installed or installed on another system board.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions section.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
4. Remove the following components:
a. memory modules
b. expansion cards
Installing and removing system components
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