Dell XPS Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual

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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety

instructions in your Owner's Manual.

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 avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main

battery before you begin working inside the computer.

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."

2. Remove the left, right, and center hinge covers.

3. Remove the keyboard.

4. Remove the display assembly.

5. Remove the keyboard bracket.

6. Remove the video card.

7. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4,"

that secure the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.

8. Lift up the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly and remove it from the

system board.

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