Dell XPS One 2720 (Mid 2013) - Manual (Page 77)

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Removing the System Board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter
the Service Tag in system setup after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location
of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the
system board.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 17.
2 Remove the trim cover. See "Removing the Trim Cover" on page 19.
3 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 21.
4 Remove the I/O panel. See "Removing the I/O Panel" on page 40.
5 Remove the system-board shield. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on
page 31.
6 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in "Removing the I/O-Board" on
page 67.
7 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 28.
8 Remove the mSATA mini-card. See "Removing the mSATA Mini-Card" on page 47.
9 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on
page 44.
10 Remove the processor heat-sink. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink" on
page 53.
11 Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor" on page 55.
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