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Replacing the system board, Removing the system board – Dell Studio Hybrid D140G (Mid 2008) User Manual

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Replacing the System Board

Dell™ Studio Hybrid Service Manual 

  

Removing the System Board

  

Installing the System Board


 

 

Removing the System Board

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.


 

2.

Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).


 

3.

Remove the drive cage (see

Removing the Drive Cage

).

 

 

4.

Remove the processor heat sink (see

Removing the Heat Sink

).


 

5.

Remove all the cards (see

Replacing Cards

).

 

6.

Remove the back panel (see

Removing the Back Panel

).


 

7.

Remove any additional components that may restrict access to the system board.

 

8.

Disconnect the cables as shown below:

 

9.

Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.

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.

CAUTION:

The processor heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you

touch it.

NOTE:

If the WLAN card or the Blu-ray decode acceleration card is not installed, ensure that you remove the screws that are used to hold down

the cards.

NOTICE:

Carefully note the routing and location of each cable before you disconnect it, so that you are sure to re-route cables correctly. An incorrectly

routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems.

1 front panel connector (F_PANEL_CON1)

2 RF KB/Mouse receiver module connector (RF_KB/MS) riser card

3 battery connector (BATCON1)

4 touch panel board connector (TPB_CON1)

5 WLAN card /Blu-ray decode acceleration card screws (2) 6 side logo connector (S_LOGO_CON1)