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39 Removing the Processor
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
2Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 27.
3Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 31.
4Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on
page 35.
5Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on
page 41.
6Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 21.
7Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 45.
8Remove the fan. See “Removing the Fan” on page 63.
9Remove the speakers. See “Removing the Speakers” on page 67.
10 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the System Board" on
page 99.
11 Remove the processor heat-sink assembly.
See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink" on page 105.
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