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System Board

Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual

Removing the System Board

CAUTION:

Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product

Information Guide.

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.

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.

NOTICE:

Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed

batteries.

NOTICE:

To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an

unpainted metal surface on the computer.

1. Follow the instructions in "

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

."

2. Remove the

keyboard

.

3. Remove the

modem

.

4. Remove the

display assembly

.

5. Remove the

palm rest

.

6. Remove the

microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly

.

7. Remove the

microprocessor

.

8. Remove the

speakers

.

9. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "B."