System board, Removing the system board – Dell Studio 1749 (Early 2010) User Manual
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System Board
Dell Studio™ 1745/1747 Service Manual
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
Removing the System Board
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Press and eject any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot or the 8-in-1 media card reader.
3.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
4.
Remove the base cover (see
Removing the Base Cover
).
5.
Remove the memory module(s) (see
Removing the Memory Module(s)
).
6.
Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see
Removing the Mini-Card
).
7.
Remove the hard drive(s) (see
Removing the Hard Drive(s)
).
8.
Remove the coin-cell battery (see
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
).
9.
Remove the center control cover (see
Removing the Center Control Cover
).
10.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
11.
Remove the media controls board (see
Removing the Media Controls Board
).
12.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
13.
Remove the Bluetooth card (see
Removing the Bluetooth Card
).
14.
Remove the thermal fan (see
Removing the Thermal Fan
).
15.
Remove the media card reader board (see
Removing the Media Card Reader Board
).
16.
Remove the optical drive (see
Removing the Optical Drive
).
17.
Remove the seven screws that secure the system board assembly to 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.