Dell Precision M4500 (Early 2010) - Manual (Page 20)

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Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual
Removing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the battery .
3. Remove the access panel .
4. Disconnect the cable that connects the fan to the system board.
5. Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
6. Lift the edge of the heat sink that is closest to the center of the computer, and then slide the heat sink and fan assembly out of the computer.
7. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the heat sink.
8. Remove the fan from the heat sink.
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
To replace the heat sink and fan assembly, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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WARNING: 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.
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