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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650

  Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

  Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed battery.

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

1. Remove the keyboard.
   
   
2. Remove the EMI shield.
   
   

HINT: You can remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly with the fan attached.

3. Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board.
   
   
4. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," that secure the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.
   
   

1	microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly
2	captive screws (4)
3	fan power cable

5. Lift the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly up toward the front of the computer and out of the system board.
   
   

Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

1. Place the back of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly under the palm rest and lower the assembly onto the system board.
   
   
2. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order.
   
   

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