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System Board
Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual
Removing the System Board
The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag sequence, 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 sequence to the replacement system board.
1.
Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
."
2.
Remove the
keyboard
.
3.
Remove the
display assembly
.
4.
Remove the
palm rest
.
5.
Remove the
video card
.
6.
Remove the
microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly
.
7.
Remove the
microprocessor
.
8.
Remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws from the system board support.
9.
Disconnect the speaker cable.
10.
Remove the three M2.5 x 4-mm screws.
CAUTION:
Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your
System 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:
Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
1 M2.5 x 6-mm screws (2)
2 system board support
