Dell Latitude D510:  Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

 Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly : Dell Latitude D510

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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

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Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

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

2. Remove the keyboard.

3. Remove the captive screw that attaches the display cable to the system board.

4. Disconnect the display cable from the display cable connector on the system board.

5. Release the display cable from its routing clips and slide it out from beneath the tab on the palm rest.

6. Release the two antenna cables from the two antenna-securing clips.

7. Disconnect one antenna cable from the display by holding the two gold antenna connectors and gently pulling them apart. Then disconnect the other

antenna cable. (The gold antenna connectors on each cable are keyed to ensure that they are correctly reconnected.)

8. In consecutive order, loosen the four captive screws labeled "1" through "4," that secure the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system

board.

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To prevent 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.

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

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display cable connector

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display cable connector on system board

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captive screw

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antenna cables (2)

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antenna connectors (2)

9. Lift the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly up and to the right to remove it from the system board.

Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

1. Slip the left side of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly underneath the palm rest and then place the assembly over the microprocessor.

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

NOTICE: Ensure that you do not trap any cables beneath the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly when you replace it.

NOTICE: While tightening the screws, ensure that the cooler plate is no higher than the screw heads.

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incorrectly installed heat sink

3. Slide the display cable behind the tab on the palm rest and place it between its routing clips.

4. Attach the display cable to the display panel connector on the system board.

5. Reconnect the two antenna cables and then secure them into the two antenna-securing clips.

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correctly installed heat sink

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Model PP10L

April 2005 Rev. A00

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