Dell Latitude D400 Service Manual
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Brand: Dell
Category: Laptop
Type: Service manual for Dell d400 - Latitude - Pentium M 1.3 GHz
Pages: 78 (4.34 Mb)
Download Dell d400 - Latitude - Pentium M 1.3 GHz Service manual
System Board:
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System Board
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Removing the System Board
The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a bar code label on the
bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board may include a CD that provides a
utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions
in your System 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.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" to remove the battery and
prepare the computer for work.
2. Remove any installed memory modules, smart card, modem, or PC Card.
3. Remove the hard drive.
4. Remove the keyboard.
5. Remove the display.
6. Remove the palm rest.
7. If the system board has a removable BIOS chip, remove the M2 x 5-mm screw and lift the BIOS
chip from the system board.
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