Dell Studio XPS 9100 - System Board; Removing the System Board

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 System Board
Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
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Removing the System Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Push the tab on the expansion card retainer to release it from the alignment bar and pivot it away from the chassis.
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4. Remove the screw that secures the alignment bar to the chassis.
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5. Lift the alignment bar up and out of the chassis.
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6. Remove any PCI and PCI Express cards, if applicable (see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards).
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7. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly).
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8. Remove the processor (see Removing the Processor).
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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.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.
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.
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alignment bar
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expansion card retainer
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screw