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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the
system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.
Removing the System Board
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove any installed card or blank from the 3-in-1 Media Card reader slot.
3.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
4.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
5.
Remove the hard-drive assembly (see
Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
).
6.
Remove the palm rest assembly (see
Removing the Palm Rest Assembly
).
7.
Remove the Bluetooth™ card (see
Removing the Bluetooth Card
).
8.
Remove the processor heat sink (see
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
).
9.
Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see
Removing the Mini-Card(s)
).
10.
Remove the video accelerator card (see
Removing the Video Accelerator Card
).
11.
Remove the hinge cover (see
Removing the Hinge Cover
).
12.
Remove the display assembly (see
Removing the Display Assembly
).
13.
Remove the right support bracket (see
Removing the Right Support Bracket
).
14.
Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, SIM card board cable, and I/O board cable from their connectors on the system board.
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery
) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION:
Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
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