Dell M15x service manual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly

CHAPTER 12: PROCESSOR FAN AND HEAT SINK ASSEMBLY

Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink

Assembly

1.Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 6.

2.Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 11).

3.Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on page 14).

4.Remove the hard drive (see “Removing the Hard Drive” on page 17).

5.Remove the memory module(s) (see “Removing the Memory Module(s)” on page 21).

6.Remove the center control cover (see “Removing the Center Control Cover” on page 30).

7.Remove the right air-vent (see “Removing the Air Vents” on page 42).

8.Loosen the captive screw that secures the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the computer base.

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