Dell Inspiron XPS, Service Manual

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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
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.
1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ."
2. Remove the hard drive .
3. Remove the optical drive .
4. Remove the memory module(s) .
5. Remove the Mini PCI card .
6. Remove the modem .
7. Remove the center control cover .
8. Remove the keyboard .
9. Remove the display assembly .
10. Turn the computer over and disconnect the modem cable from the system board connector.
11. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem.
12. Remove the palm rest .
13. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that holds the stiffener bracket next to the hard drive cage and remove the stiffener bracket.
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the 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.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
1 modem
2 modem cable