Dell Inspiron 6400 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageSystem BoardDell™ Inspiron™ 6400/E1505 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 Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).3. Remove the optical drive (see Optical Drive).4. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).5. Remove the modem (see Removing the Modem).6. Remove the Mini-Card (see Mini-Card).7. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).8. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard).9. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).10. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).11. Remove the video card/thermal-cooling assembly, if present (see Removing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly).12. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly).13. Remove the processor (see Removing the Processor Module).14. Remove the ExpressCard/hard-drive bay assembly (see ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly).15. Remove the two hex-nut video screws from the back of the computer.CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside thecomputer.NOTE: It is not required but is highly recommended that you remove the system fan (see System Fan) to allow easier access to the system board.1 hex-nut video screws (2)