Dell Inspiron 14 Owner's Manual

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Replacing the System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer and follow the steps inBefore Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside yourcomputer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside YourComputer. For more safety best practices, see the RegulatoryCompliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. Youmust enter the Service Tag in the system setup after you replace thesystem board.Procedure1 Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on thecomputer base.2 Replace the screws that secure the system board to the computer base.3 Connect the power-adapter-port cable and speaker cable to theconnectors on the system board.4 Slide the I/O-board cable into the connector on the system board andpress down on the latch to secure the cable.5 Adhere the display cable to the fan.6 Slide the display cable into the connector on the system board and pressdown on the latch to secure the cable.7 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.Post-requisites1 Replace the palm rest.2 Replace the hard drive.3 Replace the wireless card.4 Replace the memory module(s).5 Replace the base cover.6 Replace the keyboard.7 Replace the optical drive.8 Replace the battery.64