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 System Board

Dell™Studio1735/1737ServiceManual

Removing the System Board

Replacing the System Board

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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.

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Removing the System Board

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Press and eject any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot and the 8-in-1 memory card reader.

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3. Remove any installed memory modules and Mini-Cards (see Memory and Communication Cards).

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4. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).

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5. Remove the processor heat sink and processor (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink and Removing the Processor).

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6. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover).

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7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).

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8. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).

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9. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).

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10. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).

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11. Loosen the two captive screws on the graphic chip.

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12. Remove the five screws (marked B) that secure the system board to the computer base. The order of removing the screws is indicated by the numbers

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.

NOTE: According to the configuration you have received, you may have to loosen two more captive screws from the back of the computer to

remove the system board.

captive screw (2)

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