System board, Removing the system board – Dell Studio XPS 1645 (Late 2009) User Manual
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System Board
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 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 base cover (see
Removing the Base Cover
).
3.
Remove the rear caps (see
Removing the Rear Caps
).
4.
Remove the hard drive (see
Removing the Hard Drive
).
5.
Remove the memory module(s) (see
Removing the Memory Module(s)
).
6.
Remove the processor heat sink (see
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
).
7.
Remove the thermal fan (see
Removing the Thermal Fan
).
8.
Remove the coin-cell battery (see
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
).
9.
Remove the Mini-Cards, if any (see
Removing the Mini-Card
).
10.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
11.
Remove the optical drive (see
Removing the Optical Drive
).
12.
Remove the IEEE 1394 module (see
Removing the IEEE 1394 Module
).
13.
Remove the subwoofer (see
Removing the Subwoofer
).
14.
Remove the audio board (see
Removing the Audio Board
).
15.
Disconnect the right power/battery light cable, left power/battery light cable, display cable, and camera cable from the system board connectors (see
Removing the Display Assembly
).
16.
Remove the three screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
17.
Disconnect the eSATA connector cable, AC adapter connector cable, and TV tuner card cable from the respective system board connectors.
18.
Lift the system board at an angle toward the side of the computer and out of the computer base.
CAUTION:
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.
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:
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.
NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before Working Inside Your Computer
) before working inside the
computer.
NOTICE:
Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.