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Inspiron 3268 Service Manual

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Procedure

  • NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can reroute them correctly after you replace the system board. For information on system board connectors, see “ System board components’.
  1. Remove the screw (#6-32xL6.35) that secures the front I/O bracket to the chassis.
  2. Swivel open the front I/O bracket from the Chassis. Image: Open the front I/O bracket
  3. Disconnect the optical-drive data cable from the system board.
  4. Disconnect the power-supply unit cable from the system board.
  5. Disconnect the hard-drive data cable from the system board.
  6. Disconnect the hard-drive data cable from the system board.
  7. Disconnect the hard-drive and optical drive power cable from the system board.
  8. Disconnect the chassis-fan cable from the system board.
  9. Disconnect the power-button cable from the system board.
  10. Disconnect the power-supply unit cable from the system board. Image: Disconnecting the cables from the system board
  11. Remove the six screws (#6-32xL6.35) that secure the system board to the chassis.
  12. Slide and lift the system board at an angle to remove it from the chassis. Image: Removing the system board

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