Removing the System Board | 77Removing the System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informationthat shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" onpage 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "AfterWorking Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practicesinformation, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atdell.com/regulatory_compliance.NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enterthe Service Tag in system setup after you replace the system board.NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the locationof the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace thesystem board.Prerequisites1 Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 17.2 Remove the trim cover. See "Removing the Trim Cover" on page 19.3 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 21.4 Remove the I/O panel. See "Removing the I/O Panel" on page 40.5 Remove the system-board shield. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" onpage 31.6 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in "Removing the I/O-Board" onpage 67.7 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" onpage 28.8 Remove the mSATA mini-card. See "Removing the mSATA Mini-Card" on page 47.9 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" onpage 44.10 Remove the processor heat-sink. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink" onpage 53.11 Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor" on page 55.
