System board, Removing the system board – Dell Inspiron One 19 (Mid 2009) User Manual
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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ One 19 Service Manual
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on 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 procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the I/O cover (see
Removing the I/O Cover
).
3.
Remove the computer stand (see
Removing the Computer Stand
).
4.
Remove the optical drive (see
Removing the Optical Drive
).
5.
Remove the decorative cover (see
Removing the Decorative Cover
).
6.
Remove the speaker cover (see
Removing the Speaker Cover
).
7.
Remove the display bezel (see
Removing the Display Bezel
).
8.
Remove the back cover (see
Removing the Back Cover
).
9.
Remove the I/O bracket (see
Removing the I/O Bracket
).
10.
Remove the back metal shield (see
Removing the Back Metal Shield
).
11.
Remove the inverter (see
Removing the Inverter
).
12.
Remove the system-board shield (see
Removing the System-Board Shield
).
13.
Remove the memory module(s) (see
Removing Memory Module(s)
).
14.
Remove the Mini-Card (see
Removing the Mini-Card
).
15.
Remove the coin-cell battery (see
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
).
16.
Remove the processor heat sink (see
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
).
17.
Remove the processor (see
Removing the Processor
).
18.
Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board.
19.
Remove the four screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
20.
Lift the system board out of the chassis.
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 www.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:
Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
NOTE:
Make note of the cable routing before disconnecting the cables from the system board.