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 System Board
AdamoXPS™ServiceManual
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
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The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is visible on a barcode label in the battery bay (see Locating the Service Tag and Express
Service Code). 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
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer battery (see Removing the Computer Battery).
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3. Open the display (see Opening the Display).
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4. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).
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5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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6. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery).
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7. Remove the thermal cooling assembly (see Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly).
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8. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Memory Module).
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9. Remove the solid state drive (see Removing the Solid State Drive).
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10. Remove the WLAN card (see Removing the WLAN Card).
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11. RemovetheBluetooth™card(seeRemoving the Bluetooth Card).
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12. Disconnect the right daughter board cable from the connector on the system board (see Removing the Right Daughter Board).
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13. Disconnect the left daughter board cable from the connector on the system board (see Removing the Left Daughter Board).
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14. Make note of the cable routing and the tape placement. Disconnect the following cables from their corresponding connectors on the system board:
l thermal fan cable — pull the cable away from the connector
l display cable — lift the tab and pull the cable away from the connector
l left I/O board cable — lift the tab and pull the cable away from the connector
l battery power cable — pull the cable away from the connector
l AC adapter power cable — pull the cable away from the connector
l right I/O board cable — lift the tab and pull the cable away from the connector
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15. Remove the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Computer Battery) before working inside
the 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: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.