Status light board, Removing the status light board, Replacing the status light board – Dell Inspiron 13z (N301z, Mid 2010) User Manual
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Status Light Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual
Removing the Status Light Board
Replacing the Status Light Board
Removing the Status Light Board
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
3.
Remove the module cover (see
Removing the Module Cover
).
4.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
5.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
6.
Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the status light board cable from the connector on the system board.
7.
Peel the status light board cable that is glued on the speaker.
8.
Remove the screw that secures the status light board to the system board.
9.
Lift the status light board along with the black sponge off the computer base.
Replacing the Status Light Board
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Align the screw hole on the status light board with the screw hole on the computer base.
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:
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:
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.
1 status light board cable
connector
2 status light
board
3 screw