Dell Inspiron 1410 Service Manual

Also see for Inspiron 1410: User guide Setup guide

Back to Contents PageSystem BoardDell™ Inspiron™ 1410 Service ManualRemoving the System BoardReplacing the System BoardRemoving the System BoardThe 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 thesystem board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Remove any installed media cards from the 3-in-1 media card slot.3. Remove any installed memory modules and the WLAN card (see Memory Module and Removing the WLAN Card).4. Remove the optical drive (see Optical Drive).5. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover).6. Remove the display assembly (see Display).7. Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard).8. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest).9. Remove the 3-in-1 media card reader.10. Disconnect the system fan, speaker, RJ-11, and DC-In cables from the system board connectors.11. Remove the system fan (see Removing the System Fan).12. Remove the mylar tapes and then remove the four screws from the back of the computer securing the hard disk.13. Remove the two remaining screws that secure the system board to the computer base.CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices 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 (suchas the back panel) on the computer.NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.

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