Dell mini 10v Inspiron 1011 Service Manual - Page 39

Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 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. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. 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. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the System Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the Mini-Card (see "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 34). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 7. Remove the palm rest bracket (see Removing the Palm Rest Bracket). 8. Disconnect the USB and SIM card board cable, AC adapter connector cable, and display cable from their respective system board connectors. 9. Remove the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 1 AC adapter cable connector 3 screws (2) 5 system board 2 USB and SIM card cable connector 4 display cable connector 10. Lift the system board and turn it over.