Dell Inspiron 9100 Service Manual

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System Board: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service ManualBack to Contents PageSystem BoardDell™ Inspiron™ XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service ManualRemoving the System BoardCAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safetyinstructions in your Owner's Manual.NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wristgrounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such asthe back panel) on the computer.NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the mainbattery before you begin working inside the computer.The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on abarcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the systemboard includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to thereplacement system board.1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."2. Remove the left, right, and center hinge covers.3. Remove the keyboard.4. Remove the display assembly.5. Remove the keyboard bracket.6. Remove the palm rest.7. Remove the speakers.8. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.9. Remove the microprocessor.file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/9100/sysboard.htm (1 of 5) [2/28/2004 7:46:01 AM]