System board, Removing the system board – Dell Inspiron 1320 (Mid 2009) User Manual
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System Board
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1320 Service Manual
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
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 installed cards from the ExpressCard slot.
3.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
4.
Remove the module cover (see
Removing the Module Cover
).
5.
Remove the memory modules (see
Removing the Memory Module(s)
).
6.
Remove the Mini-Card (see
Removing the Mini-Card
).
7.
Remove the coin-cell battery (see
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
).
8.
Remove the center control cover (see
Removing the Center Control Cover
).
9.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
10.
Remove the hard drive (see
Removing the Hard Drive
).
11.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
12.
Remove the Bluetooth card (see
Removing the Bluetooth Card
).
13.
Remove the speakers (see
Removing the Speakers
).
14.
Remove the processor fan (see
Removing the Processor Fan
).
15.
Disconnect the display cable and the camera cable from their respective system board connectors.
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:
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:
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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery
) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION:
Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.