System board, Removing the system board – Dell Inspiron 9300 User Manual
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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 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 "
Before Working Inside Your Computer
."
2.
Remove the
hard drive
.
3.
Remove the
optical drive
.
4.
Remove the
memory module(s)
.
5.
Remove the
modem
.
6.
Disconnect the modem cable from the system board.
7.
Remove the
Mini PCI card
.
8.
Remove the
hinge cover.
9.
Remove the
keyboard
.
10.
Remove the
display assembly
.
11.
Remove the
palm rest
.
12.
Disconnect the PC Card connector from the system board.
13.
Remove the remaining M2.5 x 5-mm screw holding the stiffener bracket in place, and remove the stiffener bracket.
CAUTION:
Before you begin the following procedure, see 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:
To avoid damaging the system board, you must
remove the main battery
before you begin working inside the computer.
1 modem cable connector on
system board
2 modem cable
NOTE:
It is not required but is highly recommended that you
remove the system fans
to allow easier access to the system board.