Dell Inspiron 6000 - Removing the System Board

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 System Board
DellInspiron™6000ServiceManual
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the
system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Remove the memory modules, the Mini PCI card (if applicable), and the optical drive.
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3. Remove the hard drive.
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4. Remove the hinge cover.
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5. Remove the keyboard.
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6. Remove the display assembly.
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7. Remove the palm rest.
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8. Remove the video card/thermal-cooling assembly (if applicable).
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9. Remove the MCH heat sink.
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10. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board.
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11. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.
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12. Remove the microprocessor.
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13. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the system board.
CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
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M2.5 x 5-mm screws (3)
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system board bottom
assembly