Replacing the System Board: Dell XPS 730/730X Service Manual
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Replacing the System Board
Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual
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
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin
.
2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover
).
3. Remove any full-length expansion cards (see Replacing the PCI and PCI Express Cards
).
4. Remove any additional components that may restrict access to the system board.
5. Disconnect all cables from the system board.
CAUTION: 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.
6. Remove the two screws securing the system board assembly to the chassis, then pull on the two tabs to slide the
system board assembly towards the front of the computer.
1 screws (2) 2 system board
3 metal tray 4 tabs
CAUTION: The system board and metal tray are connected and are removed as one piece.
7. Carefully, lift the system board assembly up and out of the computer.
CAUTION: 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.
