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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell Inspiron™ 6000 Service Manual
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION:
Before you perform the following procedures, see 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 avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
"Preparing to Work Inside the
2. Remove the
Mini PCI card
(if applicable) and the
3. Remove the
hard
drive.
4. Remove the
hinge
cover.
5. Remove the keyboard.
6. Remove the
display
assembly.
7. Remove the
palm
rest.
8. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," that secure the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system
board.
9. Lift up the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly and remove it from the system board.
1 microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly
2 captive screws (4)
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
1. Evenly apply thermal grease to the top surface of the microprocessor.
2. Place the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly over the microprocessor.
3. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order.
Computer."
optical
drive.
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