Dell INSPIRON 2600 - Manual (Page 68)

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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
1. Remove the keyboard .
2. Remove the EMI shield .
3. Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board.
4. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," that secure the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system
board.
5. Lift the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly up toward the front of the computer and out of the system board.
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
1. Place the back of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly under the palm rest and lower the assembly onto the system board.
2. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order.
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NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed battery.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer " before performing the following procedure.
HINT: You can remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly with the fan attached.
1 microprocessor thermal-
cooling assembly
2 captive screws (4)
3 fan power cable