Dell 1090 manual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly

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Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual

Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly

Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly

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 heat-sink assembly from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly.

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 palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).

5.Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

6.Remove the memory module (see Removing the Memory Module).

7.Disconnect the processor fan and heat-sink assembly cable from the connector on the system board.

8.In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink), loosen the three captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.

9.Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly off the system board.

1	processor fan and heat-sink assembly	2	captive screws (3)
3	processor fan and heat-sink assembly cable

Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly

NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor fan and heat-sink assembly is reinstalled. If the processor fan and heat-sink assembly is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.