Back to Contents PageProcessor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyDell™ Latitude™ D531 Service ManualRemoving the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).4. Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cables (see Removing the Mini-Card).5. In sequential order, loosen the five captive screws that secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board, then carefully lift theprocessor thermal-cooling assembly out of the computer.Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly1. Insert the heat sink on the processor thermal-cooling assembly into the slot above the fan at a 45- degree angle, then lower the assembly into place.2. Align the five captive screws on the processor thermal-cooling assembly with the screw holes on the system board.3. In sequential order, tighten the five captive screws to secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.4. Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables (see Replacing the Mini-Card).5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).6. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover).CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, suchas the back panel on the computer.1 processor thermal-cooling assembly 2 captive screws (5)CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, suchas the back panel on the computer.