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Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Fan and
Replacing the Processor Fan and
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 fan and
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 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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Remove the label door (see Removing the Label Door).
3.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
4.Remove the
5.Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
6.Remove the memory module (see Removing the Memory Module).
7.Disconnect the processor fan and
8.In sequential order (indicated on the processor
9.Lift the processor fan and
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Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor fan and