Removing The Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Replacing The Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly - Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual

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Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ XPS™ M1710 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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 the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your
2. Remove the hinge cover (see
3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard).
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.
7. Lift the processor thermal-cooling assembly and remove it from the system board.
1 processor thermal-cooling assembly
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
1. Place a new thermal pad over the old thermal pad on the thermal-cooling assembly:
a. Remove the backing from the new thermal pad, taking care not to tear the pad.
NOTE: 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.
b. On the underside of the thermal-cooling assembly, place the thermal pad's adhesive-side on top of the old pad, and press it into place.
Computer.
Removing the Hinge Cover).
Removing the Display Assembly).
Removing the Palm Rest).
2 captive screws (4)
Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the