System board, Removing the system board – Dell Inspiron 1200 User Manual
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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ i1200 and i2200 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
hard drive
.
3.
Remove the
optical drive
.
4.
Remove the
memory module
.
5.
Remove the
keyboard
.
6.
Remove the
Mini PCI card
.
7.
Remove the
modem
.
8.
Remove the
display assembly
.
9.
Remove the
palm rest
.
10.
Remove the
microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly
.
11.
Remove the
microprocessor
.
12.
Remove the
speakers
.
13.
Remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the hard drive cage and remove the hard drive cage.
14.
Remove the two hex nuts that secure the video connector to the base plastics.
CAUTION:
Before performing the following procedures, read 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.
1 M2.5x5-mm screws (4)
2 hard drive cage