System Board: Dell Inspiron 8600 Service Manual
System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8600 Service Manual
Removing the System Board
CAUTION:
Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions
in your
Product 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.
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.
NOTICE:
Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and
remove any installed batteries.
1. Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
."
2. Remove the
.
3. Remove the
.
4. Remove the
.
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly
.
7. Remove the
8. Remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws from the system board support.
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