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Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual
Removing the Processor
Replacing the Processor
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, 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 a connector on the back of the computer).
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Turn the computer upside down and remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
3.Loosen the five captive screws from the
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4. Lift the
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTE: The original 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.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor
1.Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pad and adhere the pad to the portion of the
2.Place the assembly on the system board.
3.Tighten the five captive screws on the