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Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Dell™ Latitude™ D810 Service Manual

  Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly

There is one thermal-cooling assembly for both the integrated video and the processor.

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your 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: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
   
   
2. Remove the hard drive.
   
   
3. Remove the center control cover.
   
   
4. Remove the display assembly.
   
   
5. Remove the keyboard.
   
   
6. Remove the palm rest.
   
   
7. Loosen in consecutive order the eight captive screws. They are labeled "1" through "4" on each side of the thermal-cooling assembly.
   
   

1	captive screws (8)
2	thermal-cooling assembly

NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the thermal-cooling assembly. The oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.

8. Lift the thermal-cooling assembly straight up and remove it from the system board.
   
   

When replacing the thermal-cooling assembly, follow the steps in reverse order.

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