Dell Inspiron 13z (5323, Mid 2012) - Manual (Page 79)

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32 Replacing 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 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Replace the processor heat-sink. See "Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink" on
page 83.
2 Slide the ribbon cable into the system-board connector and press down on the
connector latch to secure the cable.
3 Connect the hard-drive cable to the system-board connector.
4 Turn the system-board assembly over along with the hard-drive cable.
5 Align the screw holes on the system-board assembly with the screw holes on the
computer base.
6 Replace the screws that secure the system-board assembly to the computer base.
7 Connect the display cable to the system-board connector.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the power-adapter port. See "Replacing the Power-Adapter Port" on
page 49.
2 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 65
3 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on
page 55.
4 Replace the wireless Mini-Card(s). See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card(s)" on
page 41.
5 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 37.
6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 33.
7 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 29.
8 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 25.
9 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 19.
10 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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