Removing the system board, Prerequisites, Procedure – Dell Inspiron 11 3148 User Manual

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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 Working Inside Your Computer

. After working inside your

computer, follow the instructions in

After Working Inside Your

Computer

. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory

Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You
must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace

the system board.

NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have

made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the

desired changes again 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

base cover

.

2 Remove the

battery

.

3 Remove the

memory module

.

4 Remove the

processor fan and heat-sink assembly

.

Procedure

1

Remove the screws that secure the display-cable bracket to the system

board and lift the display-cable bracket off the system board.

2 Using the pull tab disconnect the display cable from the system board.
3 Peel off the adhesive tape on the Windows-button board connector to

access the Windows-button board cable.

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