Dell Inspiron 3656 Service 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 in Beforeworking inside your computer. After working inside your computer, followthe instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety bestpractices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. Youmust enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace thesystem board.NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made tothe BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the appropriatechanges again after you replace the system board.Procedure1 Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the chassis.2 Gently place the system board onto the chassis.3 Replace the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.4 Align the screw hole on the I/O cover with the screw hole on the chassis.5 Replace the screw that secures the I/O cover to the chassis.6 Route the cables through their routing guides and connect the cables to theirrespective connectors on the system board.Post-requisites1 Replace the heat sink.2 Replace the processor fan.3 Replace the wireless card.4 Replace the memory modules.5 Replace the front bezel.6 Replace the computer cover.89