Replacing the system board, Entering the service tag in the bios – Dell Inspiron Mini 10v (1011, Mid 2009) User Manual
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11.
Remove the memory module (see
Removing the Memory Module
).
12.
Remove the coin-cell battery (see
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
).
Replacing the System Board
1.
Replace the coin-cell battery (see
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
).
2.
Replace the memory modules (see
Replacing the Memory Module
).
3.
Turn the system board over.
4.
Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
5.
Connect the USB and SIM card board cable, AC adapter connector cable, and display cable to their respective system board connectors.
6.
Replace the palm rest bracket (see
Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket
).
7.
Replace the hard drive (see
Replacing the Hard Drive
).
8.
Replace the palm rest (see
Replacing the Palm Rest
).
9.
Replace the keyboard (see
Replacing the Keyboard
).
10.
Replace the Mini-Card (see
Replacing the Mini-Card
).
11.
Replace the battery (see
Replacing the Battery
).
12.
Turn on the computer.
13.
Enter the service tag (see
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
1.
Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
2.
Turn on the computer.
3.
Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
4.
Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field.
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CAUTION:
Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.
NOTE:
After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer's Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board.