Dell XPS M2010 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageProcessor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyDell™ XPS™ M2010 Service ManualRemoving the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyCAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the ProductInformation Guide.NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your bodybefore you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metalsurface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyNOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer, including removing the system battery.2. Turn the computer over and open the display (see Opening the Display).3. Detach the keyboard by grasping the sides of the keyboard and pulling it straight out from the computer base. Set thekeyboard aside.4. Remove the cosmetic covers (see Removing the Cosmetic Covers).5. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover).6. Remove the left hard drive (see Removing a Hard Drive).7. Loosen in consecutive order the five captive screws, labeled "1" through "5", that secure the processor thermal-coolingassembly to the system board.NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processorthermal-cooling assembly. The oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.8. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly from the system board.