Dell Studio Hybrid Service Manual

Back to Contents PageReplacing the System BoardDell™ Studio Hybrid Service ManualRemoving the System BoardInstalling the System BoardRemoving the System Board1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).3. Remove the drive cage (see Removing the Drive Cage).4. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Heat Sink).5. Remove all the cards (see Replacing Cards).6. Remove the back panel (see Removing the Back Panel).7. Remove any additional components that may restrict access to the system board.8. Disconnect the cables as shown below:9. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.CAUTION: The processor heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before youtouch it.NOTE: If the WLAN card or the Blu-ray decode acceleration card is not installed, ensure that you remove the screws that are used to hold downthe cards.NOTICE: Carefully note the routing and location of each cable before you disconnect it, so that you are sure to re-route cables correctly. An incorrectlyrouted or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems.1 front panel connector (F_PANEL_CON1) 2 RF KB/Mouse receiver module connector (RF_KB/MS) riser card3 battery connector (BATCON1) 4 touch panel board connector (TPB_CON1)5 WLAN card /Blu-ray decode acceleration card screws (2) 6 side logo connector (S_LOGO_CON1)