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

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 Replacing the System Board
Dell™StudioHybridServiceManual
Removing the System Board
Installing the System Board
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Removing the System Board
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the drive cage (see Removing the Drive Cage).
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4. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Heat Sink).
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5. Remove all the cards (see Replacing Cards).
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6. Remove the back panel (see Removing the Back Panel).
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7. Remove any additional components that may restrict access to the system board.
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8. Disconnect the cables as shown below:
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9. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
CAUTION: 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: The processor heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you
touch it.
NOTE: If the WLAN card or the Blu-ray decode acceleration card is not installed, ensure that you remove the screws that are used to hold down
the cards.
NOTICE: Carefully note the routing and location of each cable before you disconnect it, so that you are sure to re-route cables correctly. An incorrectly
routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems.
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front panel connector (F_PANEL_CON1)
2
RF KB/Mouse receiver module connector (RF_KB/MS) riser card
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battery connector (BATCON1)
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touch panel board connector (TPB_CON1)
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WLAN card /Blu-ray decode acceleration card screws (2)
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side logo connector (S_LOGO_CON1)