Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100
The system board's BIOS contains the system service tag number, which is also visible on a bar-code
label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board assembly includes a
floppy disk or CD that provides a utility for transferring the service tag number to the replacement
system board assembly.
NOTICE:
After replacing the microprocessor module, update the BIOS using a flash BIOS
update program floppy disk or CD that came with the replacement microprocessor.
Removing the System Board
1. Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
."
2. Remove the
3. Remove any installed
.
4. If migrating the memory, remove all installed
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
.
8. Remove the
.
9. Remove the
10. Remove the
microprocessor thermal cooling assembly
11. If migrating the microprocessor, remove the microprocessor module.
12. Remove the three M2.5 x 4-mm captive-washer screws from the system board.
13. Remove the M2.5 x 20-mm screw from the center of the LED board.
14. Lift the front of the system board and work it out of the back panel.
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