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System Board Assembly
Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual
Removing the System Board Assembly
Replacing the System Board Assembly
Removing the System Board Assembly
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 media 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 media bay device (see
Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices
).
3.
Remove the hard drive (see
Removing the Hard Drive
).
4.
Remove any installed PC Cards (see
Removing a PC Card or ExpressCard
).
5.
Remove the hinge cover (see
Removing the Hinge Cover
).
6.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
7.
Remove the display assembly (see
Removing the Display Assembly
).
8.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
9.
Remove all memory modules (see
Removing a Memory Module
).
10.
Remove the Mini-Card (see
Removing the Mini-Card
).
11.
Remove the modem (see
Removing the Modem
).
12.
Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
).
13.
Remove the processor (see
Removing the Processor Module
).
14.
Remove the fan (see
Removing the Fan
).
15.
Remove the four 5-mm hex screws at the back of the computer.
16.
Remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the top of the system board.
CAUTION:
Before you begin the following procedure, follow 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.
