System board, Removing the system board – Dell Studio 1450 (Mid 2009) User Manual
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System Board
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the
system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.
Removing the System Board
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot or the 8-in-1 Media Card Reader.
3.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
4.
Remove the base cover (see
Removing the Base Cover
).
5.
Remove the memory modules (see
Removing the Memory Module(s)
).
6.
Remove the hard drive (see
Removing the Hard Drive
).
7.
Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see
Removing the Mini-Card
).
8.
Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the system board.
9.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
10.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
11.
Remove the speaker module (see
Removing the Speaker Module
).
12.
Remove the optical drive (see
Removing the Optical Drive
).
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery
) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
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camera cable connector