Removing The Expresscard Board - Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual

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ExpressCard Board
Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual
Removing the ExpressCard Board
Replacing the ExpressCard 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.
CAUTION: 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.
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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
inside the computer.
Removing the ExpressCard Board
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the palm rest (see
3. Disconnect the ExpressCard cables from the connectors on the system board.
4. Remove the four screws securing the ExpressCard board to the computer base cover and remove the board.
1 ExpressCard board
3 ExpressCard cables
Replacing the ExpressCard Board
1. Connect the ExpressCard board cables to the system board connectors.
2. Place the ExpressCard board in position and replace the four screws to secure the board.
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.
3. Replace the palm rest (see
Begin.
Removing the Palm Rest).
2 screws (4)
Replacing the Palm Rest).
Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working