Removing The Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly - Dell INSPIRON Inspiron 8500 Service Manual

Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 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. Remove the fan.
4. 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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