Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100
1 microprocessor thermal cooling assembly
2 captive screws (4)
3 right side
4. Lift the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly up and out of the system
board.
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling
Assembly
1. Place the right side of the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly under the
palm rest and lower the assembly onto the system board.
2. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled 1 through 4, in consecutive order.
Microprocessor Module
Removing the Microprocessor Module
NOTICE:
Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE:
To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE:
Read "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
" before performing the
following procedure.
NOTICE:
Do not touch the processor die. Press and hold the microprocessor
down on the substrate on which the die is mounted while turning the cam screw
to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the microprocessor, hold the screwdriver so that
it is perpendicular to the microprocessor when turning the cam screw.
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