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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual

  Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

  Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: 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.

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
   
   
2. Remove the center control cover (see "Removing the Center Control Cover").
   
   
3. Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard").
   
   
4. Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly").
   
   
5. Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the Palm Rest").
   
   

NOTE: You can remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly with the fan attached.

6. Loosen in consecutive order the three captive screws, labeled "1" through "3," that secure the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.
   
   

1	microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly
2	captive screws (3)

7. Lift to remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly away from the system board.
   
   

Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

1. Place the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly on the system board.
   
   
2. Tighten the three captive screws, labeled "1" through "3," in consecutive order.
   
   

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