Dell Latitude D500: Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly : Dell Latitude D500

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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

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Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."

2. Remove the keyboard.

3. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," that secure the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system

board.

4. Rotate the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly up toward the side of the computer and away from the system board.

Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

1. Place the left side of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly under the palm rest and rotate the assembly onto the system board.

2. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order.

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CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

NOTE: You can remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly with the fan attached.

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microprocessor thermal-

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captive screws (4)

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Model PP05L

April 2003 Rev. A00

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