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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual

  Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

  Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

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

CAUTION: To prevent static 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.

1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
   
   
2. Turn over the computer.
   
   
3. Loosen the captive screw in the thermal-cooling/microprocessor cover and remove the cover.
   
   

4. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in the thermal- cooling assembly.
   
   
5. Lift the thermal-cooling assembly out of the computer by pulling straight up on the pull-strap.
   
   

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thermal-cooling assembly pull-strap

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captive screws (4)

Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

NOTICE: Before you install the replacement microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly, remove the mylar that covers the thermal grease on the assembly.

1. Lower the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly into place on top of the microprocessor, aligning the numbered screws, labeled "1" through "4," with the numbers on the fan assembly, and the arrow on the pull-strap pointing toward the outside edge of the system board.
   
   
2. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order.
   
   
3. Replace the thermal-cooling/microprocessor cover and tighten the screws.
   
   

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