Thermal-cooling assembly, Removing the thermal-cooling assembly – Dell Latitude D810 User Manual
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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.
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.
8.
Lift the thermal-cooling assembly straight up and remove it from the system board.
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 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.