System board, Removing the system board – Dell Vostro 1200 (Early 2009) User Manual
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System Board
Dell™ Vostro™ 1200 Service Manual
The system board BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is 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.
Removing the System Board
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
3.
Remove the hard drive (see
Removing the Hard Drive
).
4.
Remove the memory module(s) (see
Memory
).
5.
Remove the hinge cover (see
Removing the Hinge Cover
).
6.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
7.
Remove the Mini Card (see
Removing a WLAN Card
).
8.
Remove the display assembly (see
Removing the Display Assembly
).
9.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
10.
Remove the fan (see
Removing the Fan
).
11.
Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
).
12.
Remove the processor (see
Removing the Processor Module
).
13.
Remove the remaining M2.5x5-mm screw from the system board.
14.
Pull out slightly on the back right side of the computer to release the connectors on the system board from the base.
15.
Lift the front of the system board and slowly ease the connectors out of the computer base and remove the system board.
CAUTION:
Before you begin the following procedure, 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.
NOTE:
The coin cell battery is soldered to the system board and is not a replaceable part.
NOTE:
It is not required but is highly recommended that you remove the fan.