Dell Vostro 430 - System Board; Removing the System Board

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System Board
Dell™Vostro™430ServiceManual
Removing the System Board
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the Cover.
3. Remove the Memory.
4. Remove the Processor Heat-Sink and Fan Assembly.
5. Remove the Processor.
6. Remove the Expansion Cards.
7. Disconnect the cables from all the internal devices including the system board, hard-drive(s), optical-drive(s), and expansion cards.
8. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the nine screws that secure the system board to the computer chassis.
9. Slide the system board towards the front of the computer.
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.