Dell N3010 manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink, Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

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Processor Heat Sink

Dell™ Inspiron™ N3010 Service Manual

Removing the Processor Heat Sink

Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the heat sink.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer.

Removing the Processor Heat Sink

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 16 in Removing the System Board.

3.In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink), loosen the seven captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.

1

processor heat sink

2

captive screws (7)

 

 

 

 

4. Lift the processor heat sink off the system board.

Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it.

NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Place the processor heat sink in position.

3.In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink), tighten the seven captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.

4.Turn the system board assembly over.

5.Follow the instructions from step 7 to step 21 in Replacing the System Board.

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Contents Page Removing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Battery Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios Click Enter a Service TagRemoving the Memory-Module Cover Memory-Module CoverReplacing the Memory-Module Cover Removing the Bluetooth Module Internal Module With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Bluetooth Module Back to Contents Camera Module Removing the Camera ModuleReplacing the Camera Module Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Processor Module Processor ModuleReplacing the Processor Module Page Removing the Processor Heat Sink Fan Processor Heat Sink FanReplacing the Processor Heat Sink Fan Back to Contents Removing the Processor Heat Sink Processor Heat SinkReplacing the Processor Heat Sink Back to Contents Removing the Display Assembly Display AssemblyDisplay Replacing the Display Assembly Display BezelDisplay Panel Removing the Display BezelReplacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display PanelReplacing the Display Panel Display Panel BracketRemoving the Display Panel Bracket Replacing the Display Panel Bracket Display CableRemoving the Display Cable Replacing the Display Cable Display HingesRemoving the Display Hinges Replacing the Display Hinges Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Removing the Middle Cover Middle CoverReplacing the Middle Cover Back to Contents Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Removing the Memory Modules Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Click Start Control Panel System and Security System Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Mini-CardReplacing the Mini-Card Palm Rest Assembly Removing the Palm Rest AssemblyReplacing the Palm Rest Assembly Back to Contents Removing the Power Button Board Power Button BoardReplacing the Power Button Board Back to Contents Removing the Speakers SpeakersReplacing the Speakers Page System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the Bios Back to Contents Removing the VGA Connector Board VGA Connector BoardReplacing the VGA Connector Board Back to Contents
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