Dell Latitude C400 - Manual (Page 33)

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System Board
Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
The system board's BIOS chip contains the service tag sequence, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the
computer. The replacement kit for the system board may include a CD that provides a utility for transferring the service tag
sequence to the replacement system board.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed
batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on
the computer.
NOTICE: Read " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer " before performing the following procedure.
1. Remove the PC Card or plastic blank, if present, from the PC Card slot.
2. Remove the hard drive .
3. Remove the keyboard .
4. Remove the display assembly .
5. Remove the palm rest .
6. Remove the wireless network adapter , if present.
7. Remove the modem daughter card , if present.
8. Remove all installed memory modules .
9. Remove the audio board .
System Board Removal