Replacing the system board – Dell Inspiron 570 (Late 2009) User Manual
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Replacing the System Board
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Gently align the system board into the chassis and slide it towards the back of the computer.
3.
Replace the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
4.
Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board.
5.
Replace the processor (see
Replacing the Processor
).
6.
Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see
Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
).
7.
Replace the memory modules (see
Replacing the Memory Module(s)
).
8.
Replace any PCI and PCI Express cards on the system board (see
Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards
).
9.
Replace the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
10.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
11.
Flash the system BIOS, as needed (see
Flashing the BIOS
).
1 screws (8) 2 system board
NOTE:
Compare the system board that you just removed with the replacement system board to ensure that they are identical.
CAUTION:
Ensure that the port retention springs are not damaged while replacing the sytem board.
1 back of the computer 2 port retention spring
CAUTION:
Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.