Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Latitude D500 Service Manual
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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling
Assembly
Dell™ Latitude™ D500 Service Manual
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling
Assembly
CAUTION:
Before performing the following procedures, read the safety
instructions in your
System 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:
Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
1. Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
."
2. Remove the
keyboard
.
NOTE:
You can remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly with the
fan attached.
3. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4,"
that secure the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.
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