46
Remo ving and Replacing Parts
w
w
w
.d
e
ll.c
o
m
|
s
u
p
p
o
rt
.d
e
ll.
c
o
m
The replacement kit for the system board assembly includes a diskette or
CD that provides a utility for transferring the service tag number to the
replacement system board assembly.
NOTICE:
If you received a flash BIOS update program diskette or CD with
the replacement microprocessor, you must update the BIOS after replacing the
microprocessor module. For instructions on updating or reflashing the BIOS,
see the
Dell Portable Computer BIOS Update Guide
.
Removing the System Board
1
Follow the instructions in
“Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
2
Remove the
and the
.
3
Remove any installed
4
If migrating the memory, remove all installed
5
Remove the
6
Remove the
7
Remove the
8
Remove the
9
Remove the
.
10
Remove the
microprocessor thermal cooling assembly
11
If migrating the microprocessor, remove the
12
Remove the three 4-mm captive-washer screws from the system board.
13
Remove the 20-mm screw from the center of the LED board.
14
Lift the front of the system board and work it out of the back panel.
64mcwc11.book Page 46 Tuesday, April 3, 2001 9:58 AM