System board, Removing the system board, Replacing the system board – Dell Studio 1435 (Late 2008) User Manual
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System Board
Dell Studio™ 1435 Service Manual
The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the
system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.
Removing the System Board
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the hard drive (see
Removing the Hard Drive
).
3.
Remove the processor heat sink and processor (see
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
and
Removing the Processor
).
4.
Remove the center control cover (see
Removing the Center Control Cover
).
5.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
6.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
7.
Disconnect the WiFi snifffer board cable from the system board connector (see
Removing the WiFi Sniffer Board
).
8.
Remove two screws on the system board.
9.
Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board connector (see
Removing the Speakers
).
10.
Lift the system board at an angle toward the side of the computer and out of the computer base.
Replacing the System Board
1.
Replace the system board in the computer base.
2.
Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
3.
Connect the WiFi sniffer board cable to the system board connector (see
Replacing the WiFi Sniffer Board
).
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE:
Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
1
screw (2)
2
system board