Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual

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.

2.Place the back of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly under the palm rest, and lower the assembly onto the system board.

3.Connect the fan power cable to the system board.

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

5.For the Inspiron 5150, replace the palm rest and then replace the display panel.

6.Replace the EMI shield.

7.Replace the keyboard.

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