10. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.11. Press to enter the System Setup to confirm that the battery is operating properly.12. Enter the correct time and date in the System Setup Time and Date fields.System BoardRemoving The System BoardCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only performtroubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online ortelephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by yourwarranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Program Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be prompted tocreate a recovery key during program or system setup. Be sure to create and safely store this recovery key. If youreplace this system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system or program before youcan access the encrypted data on your hard drives.1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet andperipherals.2. Lay the system on its side, on a flat and stable surface.3. Open the system.4. Remove the following:a) system fanb) all expansion cardsWARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has beenpowered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them.c) heat sink and processord) memory modules5. Disconnect all cables from the system board.6. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis.7. Hold the system board by the sides and lift it out of the chassis.CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by grasping a memory module, processor, or othercomponents.60
