System board, Removing the system board – Dell Studio XPS 9100 (Mid 2010) User Manual
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System Board
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
Removing the System Board
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
Removing the Computer Cover
).
3.
Push the tab on the expansion card retainer to release it from the alignment bar and pivot it away from the chassis.
4.
Remove the screw that secures the alignment bar to the chassis.
5.
Lift the alignment bar up and out of the chassis.
6.
Remove any PCI and PCI Express cards, if applicable (see
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
).
7.
Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see
Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
).
8.
Remove the processor (see
Removing the Processor
).
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.
WARNING:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING:
Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.
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.
1 alignment bar 2 expansion card retainer
3 screw