Removing The Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Replacing The Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly - Dell XPS M1730 Service Manual

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Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, 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 a connector on the back of the computer).
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Turn the computer upside down and remove the system board (see
3. Loosen the five captive screws from the thermal-cooling assembly.
1 captive screws (5)
4. Lift the thermal-cooling assembly out of the computer.
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTE: The original pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or heat sink is replaced,
use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor thermal-cooling assembly and are ready to replace it.
1. Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pad and adhere the pad to the portion of the thermal-cooling assembly that covers the processor.
2. Place the assembly on the system board.
3. Tighten the five captive screws on the thermal-cooling assembly.
Begin.
Removing the System Board).