Installing the system board, Replacing the support bracket, Et (see "replacing the support bracket" on – Dell Inspiron 531s (Mid 2007) User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts

Installing the System Board

1 Gently align the board into the chassis and slide it toward the back of the

computer.

2 Using the eight screws, secure the system board to the chassis.
3 Replace the cables that you removed from the system board.
4 Replace the processor and the heat sink assembly (see "Installing the

Processor" on page 150).

NOTICE:

Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.

5 Replace the memory modules into the memory sockets at the same locations

from which you removed them (see "Installing Memory" on page 113).

6 Replace any add-in cards on the system board.
7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on

page 165).

8 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn

them on.

9 Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics

(see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 84).

Replacing the Support Bracket

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

To replace the support bracket:

1 Align and insert the hinges at the bottom of the support bracket into the

hinge tabs located along the edge of the computer.

2 Pivot the support bracket downward.
3 Align the notch in the support bracket with the slot in the hard drive bay

and press it down.

4 Replace any cable(s) that were attached to the support bracket.
5 Ensure that the support bracket is seated correctly and replace the card

retention bracket.

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