System board, Removing the system board – Dell Inspiron Mini 9 (910, Late 2008) User Manual
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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 910 Service Manual
The system board's BIOS chip contains the service tag, which is also visible on a barcode label at the bottom of the computer.
Follow these instructions to enter the service tag -
Manually:
1.
Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
2.
Press <0> during POST to enter the system setup program.
3.
Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field.
Using CD:
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 module cover (see
Removing the Module Cover
).
3.
Remove the memory module (see
Removing the Memory Module
).
4.
Remove the solid-state drive (see
Removing the Solid-state Drive
).
5.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
6.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
7.
Disconnect the display cables, Mini-Card antenna cables, and the speaker cable from the respective system board connectors (see
Display Assembly
).
CAUTION:
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.
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:
Your computer may or may not ship with an external optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures
that involve discs.
NOTICE:
Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.