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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions
in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge
static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic
components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the EMI shield.
4. Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board.
5. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," that secure the
microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.
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