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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ Latitude™ D505 Service Manual

Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching
an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed
batteries.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Disconnect the display cable from the display cable connector on the system board.
4. Release the two antenna cables from the two antenna -securing clips.
5. Disconnect one antenna cable from the display by holding the two gold antenna connectors and gently pulling them
apart. Then disconnect the other antenna cable. (The gold antenna connectors on each cable are keyed to ensure that
they are correctly reconnected.)
1antenna connectors (4)
2display cable connector
3display cable connector on system board