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System Board

Dell™ XPS™ 630i Service Manual

  Removing the System Board

  Installing the System Board

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide

Removing the System Board

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
   
   

CAUTION: The processor heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

3. Remove the processor heatsink (see Removing the Processor Heatsink).
   
   
4. Remove all the expansion cards (see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards).
   
   
5. Remove any additional components that may restrict access to the system board.
   
   

NOTICE: Carefully note the routing and location of each cable before you disconnect it, so that you are sure to re-route cables correctly. An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems.

6. Disconnect all cables from the system board.
   
   

NOTICE: If you are replacing the system board, visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to make sure that you have the correct part.

7. Remove the 10 screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
   
   

1	screw (10)

8. Carefully, lift the system board out of the computer.
   
   

Installing the System Board

NOTICE: If you are replacing the system board, visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to make sure that you have the correct part.

NOTE: Some components and connectors on replacement system boards may be in different locations than corresponding connectors on the existing system board.

NOTE: Jumper settings on replacement system boards are preset at the factory.

1. Transfer components from the existing system board to the replacement system board, if applicable.
   
   
2. Orient the system board by aligning the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the chassis.
   
   
3. Replace the 10 screws to secure the system board to the chassis.
   
   
4. Replace the processor heatsink (see Installing the Processor Heatsink).
   
   
5. Replace any expansion cards that you removed (see Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards).
   
   
6. Replace any additional components that you removed from the system board.
   
   
7. Reconnect all cables to the system board.
   
   
8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
   
   

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer.

9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
   
   
10. Flash the system BIOS, as needed.
    
    

NOTE: For information on flashing the system BIOS, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

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