Dell Inspiron 535 - Replacing the System Board

Compare the system board that you just removed with the replacement system board to ensure that they are identical.
Replacing the System Board
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1. Gently align the board into the chassis and slide it towards the back of the computer.
Inspiron 535/537
Inspiron 545/546
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2. Replace the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
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3. Replace the cables that you removed from the system board.
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4. Replace the processor (see Replacing the Processor).
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5. Replace the processor fan and the heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly).
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screws (8)
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system board
CAUTION: Ensure that the port retention springs are not damaged while replacing the sytem board.
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back of the computer
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port retention spring
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back of the computer
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port retention springs (3)
CAUTION: Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.