Dell 5000 Series - 20 Removing the System Board; Prerequisites; Procedure

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Removing the system board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with
your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside
your computer, follow the instructions in
After working inside your computer. For more safety
best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.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 setup program 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. You must make the desired 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 can reconnect the cables correctly after you replace the system board.
Prerequisites
1. Remove the top cover.
2. Remove the solid-state drive.
3. Remove the wireless card.
4. Remove the mobile broadband card.
5. Remove the base frame.
Procedure
1. Remove the screws that secure the heat shield to the system board.
2. Remove the heat shield of the system board.
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