System board, Removing the system board – Dell Latitude D620 ATG User Manual
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System Board
Dell™ Latitude™ ATG D620 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 hinge cover (see
Hinge Cover
).
3.
Remove the keyboard (see
Keyboard
).
4.
Remove any installed media bay device (see
Media Bay Devices
).
5.
Remove the memory module(s) (see
Memory
).
6.
Remove any installed wireless communications cards (see
Communications Cards
).
7.
Remove the palm rest (see
Palm Rest
).
8.
Remove the modem (see
Modem
).
9.
Remove the speaker (see
Speaker
).
10.
Remove the PC Card reader (see
PC Card Reader
).
11.
Remove any installed smart cards or smart card blanks from the smart card slot.
12.
Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
).
13.
Remove the processor (see
Processor
).
14.
Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
15.
Disconnect the cables near the WLAN card and the modem connector from the system board.
16.
Remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws (labeled with silver triangles on the system board).
CAUTION:
Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of
your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.