Replacing the system board – Dell XPS 625 (Early 2009) User Manual

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Replacing the System Board

Dell™ XPS™ 625 Service Manual 

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.


 

2.

Remove the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).

 

3.

Remove the processor heat sink (see

Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

).


 

4.

Remove all the expansion cards (see

Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards

).


 

5.

Remove any additional components that may restrict access to the system board.

 

 

6.

Disconnect all cables from the system board.

 

 

7.

Remove the 10 screws that secure the system board to the chassis.

 

8.

Carefully, lift the system board out of the computer.

 

9.

Transfer components from the existing system board to the replacement system board, if applicable.

 

10.

Orient the system board by aligning the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the chassis.

 

11.

Replace the 10 screws to secure the system board to the chassis.

 

12.

Replace the processor heatsink (see

Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

).


 

13.

Replace any expansion cards that you removed (see

Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards

).


 

14.

Replace any additional components that you removed from the system board.

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

WARNING:

The processor heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you

touch it.

CAUTION:

Carefully note the routing and location of each cable before you disconnect it, so that you are sure to re-route cables correctly. An

incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems.

CAUTION:

If you are replacing the system board, visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to make sure that

you have the correct part.

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