Dell XPS M2010 Service Manual page 54

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Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body
before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal
surface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Turn the computer over and open the display (see
3. Detach the keyboard by grasping the sides of the keyboard and pulling it straight out from the computer base. Set the
keyboard aside.
4. Remove the cosmetic covers (see
5. Remove the top cover (see
6. Remove the left hard drive (see
7. Loosen in consecutive order the five captive screws, labeled "1" through "5", that secure the processor thermal-cooling
assembly to the system board.
NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor
thermal-cooling assembly. The oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
8. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly from the system board.
Before Working Inside Your
Removing the Cosmetic
Removing the Top Cover).
Removing a Hard
Computer, including removing the system battery.
Opening the Display).
Covers).
Drive).