Dell XPS 15Z (L511Z, Mid 2011) - Manual (Page 61)

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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered
by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Removing the Battery" on page 17) before working inside the computer.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins
and contacts.
Removing the System Board
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove any installed card or blank from the Media Card Reader.
3 Remove the base cover (see "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13).
4 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 17).
5 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)"
on page 19).
6 Remove the Mini-Card (see "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 23).
7 Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 27).
8 Remove the coin-cell battery (see "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on
page 31).
9 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 35).
10 Remove the fan (see "Removing the Fan" on page 55).
11 Remove the heat sink (see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 57).
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