Dell Inspiron 6000 - Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

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 Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
DellInspiron™6000ServiceManual
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Remove the Mini PCI card (if applicable) and the optical drive.
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3. Remove the hard drive.
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4. Remove the hinge cover.
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5. Remove the keyboard.
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6. Remove the display assembly.
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7. Remove the palm rest.
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8. 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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9. Lift up the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly and remove it from the system board.
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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1. Evenly apply thermal grease to the top surface of the microprocessor.
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2. Place the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly over the microprocessor.
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3. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order.
CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the 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: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
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microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly
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captive screws (4)