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Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Dell™ Inspiron™ 6400/E1505 Service Manual

  Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

  Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer.

1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
   
   
2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).
   
   
3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard).
   
   
4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
   
   
5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
   
   
6. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," that secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.
   
   
7. Lift the processor thermal-cooling assembly and remove it from the system board.
   
   

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captive screws (4)

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processor thermal-cooling assembly

Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

1. Place the processor thermal-cooling assembly over the processor.
   
   
2. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order.
   
   

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