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Replacing the video card, Removing the system board – Dell XPS M1730 (M1730, Late 2007) User Manual

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Video Card and System Board

Replacing the Video Card

Carefully align the video card assembly over the connector on the system

board and press down.

NOTE:

The video card assembly is labeled "PUSH HERE."

Removing the System Board

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, 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.

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 a CD that provides a utility for transferring the

Service Tag to the replacement system board.