System board, Removing the system board – Dell XPS M170 (MXG051, Late 2005) User Manual

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System Board

Dell™ XPS M170 Service Manual

  

Removing the System Board

  

Replacing the System Board

 

Removing the System Board

 

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.

 

1.

Follow the instructions in "

Before Working Inside Your Computer

."


 

2.

Remove the

hard drive

.


 

3.

Remove the

optical drive

.


 

4.

Remove the

memory module(s)

.


 

5.

Remove the

Mini PCI card

.


 

6.

Remove the

modem

.


 

7.

Remove the

center control cover

.


 

8.

Remove the

keyboard

.


 

9.

Remove the

display assembly

.

 

10.

Turn the computer over and disconnect the modem cable from the system board connector.

 

11.

Disconnect the modem cable from the modem.

 

12.

Remove the

palm rest

.


 

13.

Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that holds the stiffener bracket next to the hard drive cage and remove the stiffener bracket.

CAUTION:

Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

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:

To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.

1

modem

2

modem cable

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