System Board; Removing The System Board - Dell XPS M2010 Service Manual

1 hard-drive fan release latch
Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan
1. Slide the fan between the hard drive bays until it snaps into place.
2. Connect the fan cable to the FAN_HDD connector on the system board (see
3. Replace the computer cover (see
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer.
4. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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

NOTICE: The system board and metal tray are connected and are removed as one piece.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Disconnect the fan cable from the FAN_CAGE connector on the system board (see
4. Remove any full-length expansion cards (see
5. Remove the two screws securing the card fan assembly, then remove the assembly and set it aside.
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