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Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ Vostro™ 1200 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 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.
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in
Before You
2. Remove the battery (see
Removing the
3. On the bottom of the computer, remove the one M2.5x5-mm screw and nine M2.5x8-mm screws.
1
M2.5x8-mm component cover screws (9)
3
component cover
4. Insert a plastic scribe into the notch on the component cover, and lift to remove the cover.
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plastic scribe
5. Loosen (in consecutive order) the four spring-loaded screws, labeled "1" through "4," 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.
6. Lift the processor thermal-cooling assembly and remove it from the system board.
Begin.
Battery).
2
M2.5x5-mm screw
2
component cover
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