Dell Precision M6300 (Late 2007) - Manual (Page 213)

Adding and Replacing Parts
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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.
NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 156) before working inside the
computer.
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" on
page 156.
2 Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 159).
3 Remove the optical drive (see "Optical Drive" on page 158).
4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)"
on page 161).
5 Remove the modem (see "Removing the Modem" on page 165).
6 Remove the mini-card (see "Mini Card" on page 167).
7 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 173).
8 Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 174).
9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page 176).
10 Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 193).
NOTE:
It is not required but is highly recommended that you remove the system
fan(s) (see "System Fan(s)" on page 206) to allow easier access to the system board.
11 Disconnect the ExpressCard connector from the connector on the system
board.
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