System board, Removing the system board – Dell Inspiron 1420 (Mid 2007) User Manual
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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual
Removing the System Board
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.
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the hard drive (see
Removing the Hard Drive
).
3.
Remove the optical drive (see
Removing the Optical Drive
).
4.
Remove the WLAN card, if applicable (see
Removing a WLAN Card
).
5.
Remove the WWAN card, if applicable (see
Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
).
6.
Remove the Flash Cache Module, if applicable (see
Removing the FCM
).
7.
Remove the modem, if applicable (see
Modem
).
8.
Remove the internal card with Bluetooth Wireless technology, if applicable (see
Removing and Replacing Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology
).
9.
Disconnect the cable for the internal card with Bluetooth Wireless technology from the system board.
10.
Remove the keyboard cover (see
Removing the Keyboard Cover
).
11.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
12.
Remove the display assembly (see
Removing the Display Assembly
).
13.
Remove all memory modules (see
Removing the Memory Module
).
14.
Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly (see
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
).
15.
Remove the microprocessor module (see
Removing the Microprocessor Module
).
16.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
17.
Remove the IO panel and speaker connectors from the system board.
CAUTION:
Before you perform 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.