Dell 7537, P36F owner manual Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly

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Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.

For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused, if the original system board and thermal-cooling assembly are reinstalled together. If either the system board or the thermal-cooling assembly is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to make sure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

1Align the screws on the thermal-cooling assembly with the screw holes on the system board.

2In sequential order (indicated on the thermal-cooling assembly), tighten the captive screws that secure the thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.

3Connect the fan cable to the system board.

Postrequisites

1Replace the bottom cover. See"Replacing the Bottom Cover" on page 28.

2Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 24.

3Replace the wireless card. See "Replacing the Wireless Card" on page 20.

4Replace the hard drive. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 18.

5Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.

6Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.

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Contents Inspiron Rev. A00 Contents Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You BeginSafety Instructions After Working Inside Your Computer Procedure Removing the Base CoverReplacing the Base Cover Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery Removing the Memory Modules Replacing the Memory Modules Removing the Hard Drive Hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Wireless Card Replacing the Wireless Card Removing the Keyboard Plastic scribe Keyboard Keyboard-backlit cable Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Bottom Cover Screws Palm-rest assembly Bottom cover Replacing the Bottom Cover Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Speakers Tabs Left speaker Routing guide Right speaker Speaker cable Replacing the Speakers Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly Captive screws Thermal-cooling assembly Fan cable Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the USB Board Replacing the USB Board Removing the Power-Adapter Port Palm-rest assembly Power-button board Screw Power-adapter port cable routing Tape Replacing the Power-Adapter Port Removing the System Board Procedure Removing the System Board Screws System board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the Bios Removing the Display Assembly Screws Tape Latch Display cable Display hinges Camera cable Display assembly Lift the palm-rest assembly away from the display assembly Replacing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Display assembly Display-hinge cover Display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Display panel Display cable Replacing the Display Panel Removing the Display Hinges Display back-cover Replacing the Display Hinges Removing the Palm Rest Palm rest Display assembly Remove the palm rest Replacing the Palm Rest Flashing the Bios