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Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
.
2.
Remove the hinge cover (see
Removing the Hinge Cover
).
3.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
4.
Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cables (see
Removing the Mini-Card
).
5.
In sequential order, loosen the five captive screws that secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board, then carefully lift the
processor thermal-cooling assembly out of the computer.
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
1.
Insert the heat sink on the processor thermal-cooling assembly into the slot above the fan at a 45- degree angle, then lower the assembly into place.
2.
Align the five captive screws on the processor thermal-cooling assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
3.
In sequential order, tighten the five captive screws to secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.
4.
Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables (see
Replacing the Mini-Card
).
5.
Replace the keyboard (see
Replacing the Keyboard
).
6.
Replace the hinge cover (see
Replacing the Hinge Cover
).
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.
1
processor thermal-cooling assembly
2
captive screws (5)
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.
