Dell Inspiron 14z (N411z, Late 2011) - Manual (Page 73)

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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 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" on page 13) before working inside the computer.
Removing the System Board
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
3 Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15.
4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Removing the Optical
Drive" on page 23.
5 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive
Assembly" on page 19.
6 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31.
7 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)"
on page 27.
8 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly"
on page 35.
9 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 41.
10 Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page 45.
11 Remove the thermal fan. See "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 69.