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Dell™ XPS™ L401X Service Manual
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
Removing the System Board
1.
Follow the instructions in
.
2.
Remove any installed card or blank from the Media Card Reader slot.
3.
Remove the battery (see
4.
Remove the memory module(s) (see
5.
Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see
).
6.
Remove the hard drive (see
7.
.
8.
Remove the palm-rest assembly (see
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly
9.
Remove the keyboard (see
).
10.
Remove the display assembly (see
).
11.
Disconnect the power-button board cable, coin-cell battery cable, and touch-pad status light cable from their connectors on the system board.
12.
to
.
13.
Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (see
Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
).
14.
Remove the processor module (see
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:
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 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:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
CAUTION:
Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.