Dell Inspiron 530 - Manual (Page 176)

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Removing and Installing Parts
Place the system board assembly that you just removed next to the
replacement system board to compare and ensure they are identical.
Installing the System Board
1 Gently align the board into the chassis and slide it toward the back of the
computer.
2 Using the screws, secure the system board to the chassis.
3 Replace the cables that you removed from the system board.
4 Replace the processor and the heat sink assembly (see "Installing the
Processor" on page 170).
NOTICE:
Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.
5 Replace the memory modules into the memory sockets at the same
locations from which you removed them (see "Installing Memory" on
page 126).
6 Replace any add-in cards on the system board.
7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 176).
8 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on.
9 Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics
(see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 90).
Replacing the Computer Cover
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer
covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.
1 Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way.
2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer.
3 Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the slots located
along the edge of the computer.
4 Press the computer cover down and slide it towards the front of the computer
until you feel a click or feel the computer cover securely installed.
5 Ensure that the cover is seated correctly.
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