System board, Removing the system board – Dell Inspiron 13z (N301z, Mid 2010) User Manual
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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
Removing the System 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 memory module(s) (see
Removing the Memory Module(s)
).
5.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
6.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
7.
Follow the instructions from
step 6
to
step 8
in "
Removing the Hard Drive Assembly
".
8.
Remove the screw that secures the left hinge-bracket to the computer base.
9.
Remove the Bluetooth® card (see
Removing the Bluetooth Card
).
10.
Remove the processor fan (see
Removing the Processor Fan
).
11.
Remove the display assembly (see
Removing the Display Assembly
).
12.
Remove the middle cover (see
Removing the Middle Cover
).
13.
Remove the screw that secures the left hinge-bracket.
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.