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Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual

  Remove the Processor Heat Sink Assembly

  Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly

  Remove the Chassis Fan

  Replacing the Chassis Fan

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

Remove the Processor Heat Sink Assembly

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
   
   
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
   
   
3. Disconnect the heat sink fan cable from the system board.
   
   
4. Loosen the four captive screws holding the heat sink assembly to the system board.
   
   

CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may become very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

NOTICE: A strong thermal solution bond may exist between the processor and heat sink. Do not use excessive force to separate the heat sink assembly from the processor to avoid damaging the processor.

5. Lift the heat sink assembly upward gently, and remove it from the computer. Lay the heat sink assembly down on its top, with the thermal grease facing upward.
   
   

1	Phillips screwdriver	2	heat sink assembly
3	heat sink fan cable	4	fan system board connector
5	screw holes with rubber bushings (4)	6	screws (4)

NOTICE: Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor.

Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly

1. If not already done, remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
   
   
2. Apply thermal solution to the heat sink as needed.
   
   
3. Align the four captive screws on the heat sink assembly with the holes and rubber bushings on the system board.
   
   

1	Phillips screwdriver	2	heat sink assembly
3	heat sink fan cable	4	system board fan connector
5	screw holes with rubber bushings	6	screws (4)

4. Tighten the screws evenly to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board.
   
   

NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.

5. Attach the fan cable to the system board (see System Board Components).
   
   
6. Perform the steps in the procedure After Working on Your Computer.
   
   

Remove the Chassis Fan

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
   
   
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
   
   
3. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board.
   
   
4. While holding the chassis fan in place, remove the four screws that secure the fan to the chassis.
   
   
5. Lift the fan out of the chassis.
   
   

1	chassis fan	2	system board power connector
3	screw (4)

Replacing the Chassis Fan

1. If not already done, remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
   
   
2. While holding the chassis fan in place, install the four screws that secure the fan to the chassis.
   
   

1

chassis fan

2

screw (4)

3. Attach the fan cable to the system board (see System Board Components).
   
   
4. Perform the steps in the procedure After Working on Your Computer.
   
   

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