Dell Inspiron 13z (N311z, Mid 2011) - Manual (Page 59)

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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 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" on page 13) before working inside the computer.
Removing the System Board
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Press and eject any installed cards from the 8-in-1 media card reader.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
4 Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15.
5 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)"
on page 17.
6 Remove the hard drive. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on
page 21.
7 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 25.
8 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly"
on page 29.
9 Remove the wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the Mini-Card" on
page 35.
10 Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page 42.
11 Remove the thermal fan. See "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 55.