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System Board

Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual

  Removing the System Board

  Replacing the System Board

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.

Removing the System Board

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
   
   
3. Remove any PCI and PCI Express cards, if applicable (see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards).
   
   
4. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly).
   
   
5. Remove the processor (see Removing the Processor).
   
   
6. Remove the memory modules (see Removing the Memory Module(s)) and record which memory module is removed from each DIMM slot so that the memory modules can be installed in the same slot after the system board is replaced.
   
   
7. Disconnect all cables connected to the system board (see System Board Components). Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly after installing the new system board.
   
   
8. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
   
   

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9. Lift the system board up and out.
   
   
10. Compare the system board that you just removed with the replacement system board to ensure that they are identical.
    
    

NOTE: Some components and connectors on the replacement system board may be in different locations compared to the components and connectors on the existing system board.

NOTE: Jumper settings on the replacement system board is preset at the factory.

Replacing the System Board

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Gently align the system board into the chassis and slide it towards the back of the computer.
   
   
3. Replace the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
   
   
4. Connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board (see System Board Components).
   
   
5. Replace the processor (see Replacing the Processor).
   
   
6. Replace the processor fan and the heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly).
   
   

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.

7. Replace the memory modules (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).
   
   
8. Replace any PCI and PCI Express cards on the system board, if applicable (see Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards).
   
   
9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
   
   
10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
    
    
11. Flash the system BIOS, as needed.
    
    

NOTE: For information on flashing the system BIOS, see Flashing the BIOS.

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