System board, Removing the system board – Dell Latitude D610 User Manual
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System Board
Dell™ Latitude™ D610 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 "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
."
2.
Remove the center control cover (see "
Removing the Center Control Cover
").
3.
Remove the keyboard (see "
Removing the Keyboard
").
4.
Remove the display assembly (see "
Removing the Display Assembly
").
5.
Remove the palm rest (see "
Removing the Palm Rest
").
6.
Remove the fan (see "Removing the Fan").
7.
Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly (see "
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
").
8.
Remove the microprocessor (see "
Removing the Microprocessor Module
").
9.
Remove the speaker assembly (see "Removing the Speaker Assembly").
10.
Remove the internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology (see step #4).
11.
Remove the four M2x3 screws that secure the PCMCIA card cage to 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.
NOTICE:
Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.