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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the EMI shield.
4. For the Inspiron 5150, remove the display panel and then remove the palm rest.
5. Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board.
6. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," that secure the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system
board.
7. Pull up the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly by the pull-tab to lift the assembly out of the system board.
Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
1. If you are installing a replacement microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly, remove the mylar that covers the thermal grease on the assembly. If you
are installing the assembly that you removed in the previous section:
a. Wipe the thermal grease off of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly with a clean paper towel.
b. Squeeze all of the contents of the thermal grease packet (provided with the kit) on to the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: 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.
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captive screws (4)
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fan power-cable
connector
NOTICE: Before you install the replacement microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly, remove the mylar that covers the thermal grease on the
assembly.