System board, Removing the system board – Dell Alienware M18x (Early 2011) User Manual
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System Board
Alienware M18x Service Manual
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label at the bottom of the computer.
Removing the System Board
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove any installed card or blank from the Media-Card Reader.
3.
Remove the battery pack (see
Removing the Battery Pack
).
4.
Remove the base cover (see
Removing the Base Cover
).
5.
Remove the hard drive(s) (see
Removing the Hard Drive(s)
).
6.
Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the system board (see
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
).
7.
Disconnect the video-card heat-sink fan(s) cable from the connector on the system board (see
Removing the Video-Card Heat-Sink Fan(s)
).
8.
Disconnect the processor heat-sink fan cable from the connector on the system board (see
Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan
).
9.
Remove the center control cover (see
Removing the Center Control Cover
).
10.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
11.
Remove the macro keyboard (see
Removing the Macro Keyboard
).
12.
Remove the display assembly (see
Removing the Display Assembly
).
13.
Remove the palm-rest assembly (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
14.
Remove the Bluetooth card (see
Removing the Bluetooth Card
).
15.
Remove the memory module(s) (see
Removing the Memory Module(s)
).
16.
Remove the Mini-Card (see
Removing the Mini-Card
).
17.
Remove the video-card heat-sink(s) (see
Removing the Video-Card Heat- Sink(s)
).
18.
Remove the video card(s) (see
Removing the Video Card(s)
).
19.
Remove the processor heat-sink (see
Removing the Processor Heat-Sink
).
20.
Remove the processor module (see
Removing the Processor Module
).
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:
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:
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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery Pack
) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION:
Handle components by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.