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 working inside your computer
. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in
After working inside your
computer
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You
must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace
the system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have
made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the
desired changes again after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the
location of the connectors so that you can reconnect the cables
correctly after you replace the system board.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the
computer cover
.
2
Remove the
front bezel
.
3
Remove the
memory modules
.
4
Remove the
wireless card
.
5
Remove the
processor fan
.
6
Remove the
heat sink
.
Procedure
1
Disconnect all the cables from the system board.
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Summary of Contents for Inspiron 3655
Page 10: ... Plastic scribe 10 ...
Page 24: ...2 Replace the computer cover 24 ...
Page 29: ...2 Open the side chassis 1 hard drive assembly 2 side chassis 3 screw 29 ...
Page 46: ...Procedure 1 Open the side chassis 1 side chassis 46 ...
Page 65: ...4 Remove the chassis fan from the chassis 1 chassis fan 2 chassis fan cable 65 ...
Page 82: ...2 Lift the heat sink off the system board 1 heat sink 2 captive screws 4 82 ...