Dell Studio 1435 - Removing the System Board; Replacing the System Board

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 System Board
DellStudio™1435ServiceManual
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
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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.
Removing the System Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
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3. Remove the processor heat sink and processor (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink and Removing the Processor).
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4. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover).
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5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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6. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
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7. Disconnect the WiFi snifffer board cable from the system board connector (see Removing the WiFi Sniffer Board).
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8. Remove two screws on the system board.
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9. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board connector (see Removing the Speakers).
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10. Lift the system board at an angle toward the side of the computer and out of the computer base.
Replacing the System Board
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1. Replace the system board in the computer base.
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2. Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
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3. Connect the WiFi sniffer board cable to the system board connector (see Replacing the WiFi Sniffer Board).
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
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: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
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screw (2)
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system board