Dell Inspiron 1440 - Removing the Daughter Board; Replacing the Daughter Board

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 Daughter Board
Dell™Inspiron™1440ServiceManual
Removing the Daughter Board
Replacing the Daughter Board
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Removing the Daughter Board
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
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3. Remove the screw that secures the daughter board to the computer base.
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4. Release the latch that secures the daughter board to the computer base and lift the daughter board out of the computer base.
Replacing the Daughter Board
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1. Secure the daughter board with the latch on the computer base.
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2. Replace the screw that secures the daughter board to the computer base.
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3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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screw
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daughter board
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latch
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