Removing The Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly - Dell Inspirion 510M Service Manual

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
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.)
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