Dell XPS One 2720 (Mid 2013) - Manual (Page 79)

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Replacing the System Board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter
the Service Tag in the system setup after you replace the system board.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the
middle cover.
2 Replace the screws that secure the system board to the middle cover.
3 Connect the disconnected cables to the system board.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the processor. See "Replacing the Processor" on page 56.
2 Replace the processor heat-sink. See "Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink" on
page 54.
3 Replace the wireless mini-card. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 46.
4 Replace the mSATA mini-card. See "Replacing the mSATA Mini-Card" on page 48.
5 Replace the memory modules. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 30.
6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in "Replacing the I/O Board" on
page 70.
7 Replace the system-board shield. See "Replacing the System-Board Shield" on
page 32.
8 Replace the I/O panel. See "Replacing the I/O Panel" on page 41.
9 Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 22.
10 Replace the trim cover. See "Replacing the Trim Cover" on page 20.
11 Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 18.
12 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
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