Replacing the System Board: Dell XPS 730/730X Service Manualfile:///C|/Users/santhosh_v/Desktop/7/SM_en/system_b.htm[9/5/2013 11:46:45 AM]Back to Contents PageReplacing the System BoardDell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service ManualWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yourcomputer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).3. Remove any full-length expansion cards (see Replacing the PCI and PCI Express Cards).4. Remove any additional components that may restrict access to the system board.5. Disconnect all cables from the system board.CAUTION: If you are replacing the system board, visually compare the replacement system board to theexisting system board to make sure that you have the correct part.6. Remove the two screws securing the system board assembly to the chassis, then pull on the two tabs to slide thesystem board assembly towards the front of the computer.1 screws (2) 2 system board3 metal tray 4 tabsCAUTION: The system board and metal tray are connected and are removed as one piece.7. Carefully, lift the system board assembly up and out of the computer.CAUTION: If you are replacing the system board, visually compare the replacement system board to theexisting system board to make sure that you have the correct part.