In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Latitude XT3 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 21 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude XT3 Motherboard.
Before you begin
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
Latitude XT3 Motherboard
Latitude XT3 Motherboard
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude XT3 Motherboard
Step 1
- Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.
- Remove the battery.
Step 2
- Remove the screws.
- Slide the door down.
- Remove the access door.
Step 3
- Remove the screws.
- Slide the hard drive out of the laptop.
Step 4
- Separate the clips & remove the memory.
Step 5
- Unplug the antenna cables.
- Remove the screw.
- Remove the wireless card.
Step 6
- Unplug the antenna cables.
- Remove the screw.
- Remove the wireless card.
Step 7
- Unplug the CMOS battery cable.
Step 8
- Remove the screws.
- Unsnap the & remove the bottom cover.
Step 9
- Remove the screws.
- Unplug the fan cable.
- Remove the heatsink & fan.
Step 10
- Turn the locking screws counterclockwise to unlock the CPU.
- Lift the CPU straight up to remove the CPU.
Step 11
- Unplug the DC jack cable.
- Unplug the display cables.
Step 12
- Remove the bottom keyboard screws.
- Remove the bottom screws.
- Turn the laptop over & open it up.
Step 13
- Carefully unsnap & remove the keyboard bezel.
Step 14
- Remove the keyboard screws.
- Carefully lift the keyboard & turn it over.
Step 15
- Unplug the keyboard cable.
- Remove the keyboard.
Step 16
- Remove the palmrest screws.
- Unplug the cable.
Step 17
- Unsnap & remove the palmrest touchpad.
Step 18
- Unplug the cable.
- Remove the screws.
- Remove the catcher switch.
Step 19
- Unplug the modem cable.
- Unplug the display close cable.
Step 20
- Unplug the speaker cable.
- Unplug the express card reader cable.
- Unplug the bluetooth cable.
- Unplug the smart card reader cable.
Step 21
- Remove the motherboard screws.
- Remove the motherboard.
Latitude XT3 Motherboard
Latitude XT3 Motherboard
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