Dell XPS One 2710 (Mid 2012) - Manual (Page 111)

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50 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 19.
2 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 47.
3 Remove the trim cover. See "Removing the Trim Cover" on page 87.
4 Remove the I/O panel. See "Removing the I/O Panel" on page 91.
5 Remove the system-board shield. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on
page 31.
6 Remove the inner frame. See "Removing the Inner Frame" on page 95.
7 Follow step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the I/O-Board" on page 99.
8 Remove the memory modules. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 39.
9 Remove the TV-tuner mini-card. See "Removing the TV-Tuner Mini-Card" on
page 63.
10 Remove the mSATA mini-card. See "Removing the mSATA Mini-Card" on page 71.
11 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 67.
12 Remove the processor heat-sink. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink" on
page 79.
13 Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor" on page 83.
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