Removing The Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Replacing The Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly - Dell Inspiron 1501 Service Manual

Back to Contents Page
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION:
NOTICE:
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE:
computer.
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the hinge cover (see
3. Remove the keyboard (see
4. Remove the display assembly (see
5. Remove the palm rest (see
6. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," that secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.
NOTICE:
your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
7. Lift the processor thermal-cooling assembly and remove it from the system board.
1 captive screws (4)
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
NOTE: If you are replacing the thermal-cooling assembly without removing and replacing a new processor, you can place the new thermal pad directly
on any existing thermal pad already installed on the thermal-cooling assembly. It is not necessary to remove an existing pad or to clean the surface.
1. Place the processor thermal-cooling assembly over the processor.
2. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order.
Back to Contents Page
Great user manuals database on
Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before You Begin.
Removing the Hinge
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Display
Removing the Palm Rest).
To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. The oils in
2 processor thermal-cooling assembly
UserManuals.info
Before Working Inside Your
Cover).
Assembly).
Computer) before working inside the