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Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING:
If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor
heat sink.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You
2. Remove the battery (see
Removing the
3. Remove the module cover (see
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see
5. Remove the Mini-Card (see
6. In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink) loosen the five captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
7. Pry out the processor heat sink with a plastic scribe.
8. Lift the processor heat sink off the computer base.
1
captive screws (5)
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
Begin.
Battery).
Removing the Module
Cover).
Removing the Memory
Module(s)).
Removing the
Mini-Card).
2
processor heat sink
Removing the
Battery) before working inside the
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