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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


Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

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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microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly

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captive screws (4)

Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

  1. Evenly apply thermal grease to the top surface of the microprocessor.

  2. Place the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly over the microprocessor.

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


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