Removing The Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly - Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual

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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual

Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
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
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Disconnect the display cable from the display cable connector on the system board.
4. Release the two antenna cables from the two antenna-securing clips.
5. Disconnect one antenna cable from the display by holding the two gold antenna connectors and gently pulling them apart. Then disconnect the other
antenna cable. (The gold antenna connectors on each cable are keyed to ensure that they are correctly reconnected.)
1 antenna connectors (4)
2 display cable connector
3 display cable connector on system board
4 antenna securing clips (2)
5 antenna cables (2)
NOTE: You can remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly with the fan attached.
6. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," that secure the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system
board.
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