System board, Removing the system board – Dell Inspiron Mini Duo (1090, Late 2010) User Manual
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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
Removing the System Board
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the label door (see
Removing the Label Door
).
3.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
4.
Remove the palm-rest assembly (see
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly
).
5.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
6.
Remove the memory module (see
Removing the Memory Module
).
7.
Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see
Removing the Mini-Card(s)
).
8.
Remove the hard-drive assembly (see
Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
).
9.
Remove the coin-cell battery (see
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
).
10.
Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (see
Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
).
11.
Remove the display assembly (see
Removing the Display Assembly
).
12.
Disconnect the AC-adapter connector cable from the connector on the system board.
13.
Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board.
14.
Remove the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
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.
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.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery
) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION:
Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.