Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series Service Manual

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Replacing the system boardNOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and followthe steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in Afterworking inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setupprogram after you replace the system board.NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. Youmust make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.Topics:• Procedure• Post-requisitesProcedure1. Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 4 in "Replacing the heat sink”.2. Replace the coin-cell battery.CAUTION: To avoid damaging the system board, ensure that no cables are placed under it.3. Align the screw hole on the system board with the screw hole on the computer base.4. Replace the screw that secures the system board to the computer base.5. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.6. Slide the display cable into its connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.7. Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.8. Slide the I/O-board cable into its connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.9. Close the display and turn the computer over.10. Connect the speaker cable to the system board.Post-requisites1. Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 6 in “Replacing the palm rest”.2. Replace the keyboard.3. Replace the wireless card.4. Replace the memory module.5. Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 6 in “Replacing the hard drive”.6. Replace the battery.7. Replace the base panel.2642 Replacing the system board