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System Board
Alienware
®
M11x R3 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 at the bottom of the computer.
Removing the System Board
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove any installed card or blank from the 3-in-1 Media Card reader.
3.
Remove the base cover (see
Removing the Base Cover
).
4.
Remove the battery pack (see
Removing the Battery Pack
).
5.
Follow the instructions from
step 4
to
step 6
in
Removing the Hard Drive
.
6.
Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see
Removing the Mini-Card(s)
).
7.
Remove the memory module(s) (see
Removing the Memory Module(s)
).
8.
Remove the hinge cover (see
Removing the Hinge Cover
).
9.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
10.
Remove the palm rest assembly (see
Removing the Palm Rest Assembly
).
11.
Remove the Bluetooth
®
card (see
Removing the Bluetooth Card
).
12.
Remove the coin-cell battery (see
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
).
13.
Remove the display assembly (see
Removing the Display Assembly
).
14.
Remove the I/O board (see
Removing the I/O Board
).
15.
Remove the four screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
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 Pack
) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION:
Handle components by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
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