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System Board

Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200

  Removing the System Board

  Replacing the System Board

Removing the System Board

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located 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 hinge cover.
   
   
3. Remove the keyboard.
   
   
4. Remove the display assembly.
   
   
5. Remove the palm rest.
   
   
6. Remove the speaker connector from the system board.
   
   
7. Remove the USB connector from the system board.
   
   
8. Remove the hard drive bay connector from the system board.
   
   

1	USB connector
2	PC Card connector
3	bluetooth cable connector
4	speaker connector

9. If applicable, remove the video card.
   
   

NOTE: It is not necessary but highly recommended that you remove the system fans to allow easier access to the system board.

10. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.
    
    
11. Remove the microprocessor.
    
    
12. Remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the system board.
    
    

1	system board M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5)

13. With the front of the computer facing you, lift the system board assembly from the right side, then lift the left side and draw the system board assembly out of the computer.
    
    

1	system board assembly

Replacing the System Board

1. Perform all of the steps in "Removing the System Board" in reverse order.
   
   

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.

2. Turn on the computer.
   
   

NOTE: After replacing the system board, enter the computer Service Tag sequence into the BIOS of the replacement system board.

3. Insert the floppy disk or CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
   
   

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