Back to Contents PageDC-In ConnectorDell Latitude E4310 Service ManualRemoving the Heat Sink and Processor Fan1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the SIM.4. Remove the ExpressCard.5. Remove the SD memory card.6. Remove the hard drive assembly.7. Remove the hinge covers.8. Remove the mini card door.9. Remove the wireless local area network (WLAN) card.10. Remove the memory door.11. Remove the memory.12. Remove the coin-cell battery.13. Remove the optical drive.14. Remove the LED covers.15. Remove the keyboard.16. Remove the display assembly.17. Remove the palm rest.18. Remove the system board.19. Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board.20. Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.21. Remove the heat sink and processor fan from the system board.Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor FanTo replace the heat sink and processor fan, perform the above steps in reverse order.Back to Contents PageWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below.