Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS and Inspiron 9100
Service Manual
Removing the System Board
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
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.
Turn over the system and remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws from the bottom system board
assembly.
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M2.5 x 6-mm screws (2)
2
system board bottom assembly
Turn over the system again and remove the four M2.5 x 6-mm screws from the top assembly.
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M2.5 x 6-mm screws (4)
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system board top assembly
With the front of the computer facing you, lift the system board assembly from the right side,
swinging it up, then lift the left side and draw the system board assembly out of the computer.
NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain
inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
Turn on the computer.
NOTE: After replacing the system board, enter the computer Service Tag sequence into the BIOS of
the replacement system board.
Insert the floppy disk or CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the
appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
