Processor heat sink, Removing the processor heat sink – Dell Inspiron 1750 (Mid 2009) User Manual
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Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Follow the procedures from
step 2
to
step 17
in
Removing the System Board
.
3.
Disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the system board.
4.
Turn the system board over and in sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink) loosen the five captive screws that secure the processor heat
sink to the system board.
5.
Lift the processor heat sink off the system board.
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.
WARNING:
If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor
heat sink.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery
) before working inside the
computer.
1
fan cable connector
2
processor heat sink
3
system board
NOTE:
The location of the screws may change according to the display adapter supported by your computer.