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FILE LOCATION:
C:\webworks\projects\tangedoc\source\thermal.fm
DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 3/11/02
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-
Cooling Assembly
NOTICE:
Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed battery.
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.
1
Remove the keyboard.
2
Remove the EMI Shield.
HINT:
You can remove
the microprocessor
thermal-cooling assembly
with the fan attached.
3
Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board.
4
Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1"
through "4," that secure the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly
to the system board.
1
microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly
2
captive screws (4)
3
fan power cable
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3
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