Dell XPS 12 (9Q23, Late 2012) - Manual (Page 38)

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 You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.
2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
3 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 15.
4 Remove the mSATA card. See "Removing the mSATA Card" on page 19.
5 Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 28.
6 Remove the processor heat-sink. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink" on page
28.
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