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Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Dell™ Vostro™ 1310 Service Manual

  Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

  Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer.
   
   
2. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that secures the memory cover.
   
   
3. Remove the cover and set it aside.
   
   
4. Remove the fan (see Removing the Fan).
   
   
5. In sequential order, loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board, and carefully lift the processor thermal-cooling assembly out of the computer.
   
   

Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure first.

1. Align the four captive screws on the processor thermal-cooling assembly with the screw holes on the system board and secure the screws.
   
   
2. In sequential order, tighten the four captive screws to secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board. 
   
   
3. Replace the fan (see Replacing the Fan).
   
   
4. Replace the memory cover.
   
   

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