Dell Inspiron 14 (5442, Mid 2014) - Manual (Page 60)

Removing the System Board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your
Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You
must enter the Service Tag in the System Setup after you replace the
system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have
made to the BIOS using System Setup. You must make the desired
changes again after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the
location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly
after you replace the system board.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover .
2 Remove the battery .
3 Remove the hard drive .
4 Remove the fan .
5 Remove the keyboard .
6 Remove the base frame .
7 Remove the memory module(s) .
8 Remove the wireless card .
9 Remove the heat sink .
Procedure
1 Turn the computer over and open the display.
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