Dell Inspiron 560 Service Manual - Page 40

1 screws (8) 2 system board Replacing the System Board NOTE: Compare the system board that you just removed with the replacement system board to ensure that they are identical. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. CAUTION: Ensure that the port retention springs are not damaged while replacing the sytem board. 2. Gently align the system board into the chassis and slide it towards the back of the computer. 1 back of the computer 2 port retention spring 3. Replace the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis. 4. Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board. CAUTION: Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 5. Replace the processor (see Replacing the Processor). 6. Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly). 7. Replace the memory modules (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 8. Replace any PCI and PCI Express cards on the system board (see Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards). 9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 11. Flash the system BIOS, as needed (see Flashing the BIOS).