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Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™Latitude™D530ServiceManual
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).
3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard).
4. Remove the captive screw that attaches the display cable to the system board.
5. Disconnect the display cable from the display cable connector on the system board.
6. Release the three antenna cables from the three antenna-securing clips.
7. Disconnect the three Mini-Card antenna cables (see Mini-Card).
8. In consecutive order, loosen the six captive screws labeled "1" through "6," that secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board
and remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly away from the computer.

Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

1. Place the processor thermal-cooling assembly over the processor.
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the 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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the
computer.
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antenna cable connectors (3)
2
processor thermal-cooling assembly
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captive screws (6)
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the 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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the
computer.