Dell Vostro 1310 - Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

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 Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Service Manual
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer.
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2. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that secures the memory cover.
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3. Remove the cover and set it aside.
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4. Remove the fan (see Removing the Fan).
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5. In sequential order, loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board, and carefully lift the
processor thermal-cooling assembly out of the computer.
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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1. Align the four captive screws on the processor thermal-cooling assembly with the screw holes on the system board and secure the screws.
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2. Replace the fan (see Replacing the Fan).
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3. In sequential order, tighten the four captive screws to secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.
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4. Replace the memory cover.
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CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
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processor thermal-cooling assembly
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captive screws (4)
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure first.