Dell XPS /Inspiron M170 Service Manual - Page 47

Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ XPS M170 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 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. 1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer." 2. Remove the hard drive. 3. Remove the optical drive. 4. Remove the memory module(s). 5. Remove the Mini PCI card. 6. Remove the modem. 7. Remove the center control cover. 8. Remove the keyboard. 9. Remove the display assembly. 1 modem 2 modem cable 10. Turn the computer over and disconnect the modem cable from the system board connector. 11. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. 12. Remove the palm rest. 13. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that holds the stiffener bracket next to the hard drive cage and remove the stiffener bracket.