Dell XPS 13 Service Manual

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Removing the system boardNOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and followthe steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in Afterworking inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setupprogram after you replace the system board.NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. Youmust make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you canreconnect the cables correctly after you replace the system board.Prerequisites1. Remove the base cover.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the solid-state drive.4. Remove the heat sink.5. Remove the fans.Procedure1. Disconnect the antenna cables from the system board.2. Disconnect the headset-port cable from the system board.3. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.4. Open the latch and disconnect the fingerprint-reader cable from the system board. Skip this step if the power button does not havethe fingerprint reader.5. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board.6. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard-controller cable from the system board.7. Remove the two screws (M1.6x2.5) that secure the display-cable bracket to the system board.8. Lift the display-cable bracket from the system board.9. Using the pull tab, disconnect the display cable from the system board.2134 Removing the system board