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Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual

  Removing the Computer Base

  Replacing the Computer Base

Removing the Computer Base

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions 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.

1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
   
   
2. Remove the fan (see Removing the Fan).
   
   
3. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board Assembly).
   
   

NOTE: When removing the system board to replace the computer base, it is not necessary to remove the processor, memory, or Mini-Card.

Replacing the Computer Base

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions 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.

To install the base, follow the procedures in Replacing the System Board Assembly).

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