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System Board

Dell™ Latitude™ D410 Service Manual

  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.

The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag sequence, 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.

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
   
   
2. Remove the center control cover.
   
   
3. Remove the keyboard.
   
   
4. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology.
   
   
5. Remove the display assembly.
   
   
6. Remove the palm rest.
   
   
7. Remove the fan.
   
   
8. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that secures the plastic shield to the computer base.
   
   

1	M2.5 x 5-mm screw (1)
2	plastic shield

9. Disconnect the smart card reader from the system board.
   
   
10. Disconnect the connector of the internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology from the system board.
    
    

1	connector on internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology
2	smart card connector

11. Remove the remaining two screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
    
    

1	M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)

12. Starting from left to right, slide up toward the left and pull out the system board assembly.
    
    

1	system board assembly
2	computer base

Replacing the System Board

1. Follow 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 CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
   
   

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