Removing The Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Replacing The Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly - Dell XPS M2010 Service Manual

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Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return
to the computer.
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your
2. Turn the computer over and open the display (see
3. Detach the keyboard by grasping the sides of the keyboard and pulling it straight out from the computer base. Set the keyboard aside.
4. Remove the cosmetic covers (see
5. Remove the top cover (see
6. Remove the left hard drive (see
7. Loosen in consecutive order the five captive screws, labeled "1" through "5", that secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.
NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. The oils in
your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
8. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly from the system board.
1 processor thermal-cooling assembly
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. Remove the backing from the new thermal pad, taking care not to tear the pad.
Computer, including removing the system battery.
Opening the
Removing the Cosmetic Covers).
Removing the Top Cover).
Removing a Hard Drive).
2 captive screws (5)
Display).