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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Dell™ Latitude™ V710/V740 Service Manual

Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.

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.

1. Remove the keyboard.
   
   
2. Remove the EMI Shield.
   
   

NOTE: You can remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly with the fan attached.

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.
   
   

1	microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly
2	captive screws (4)
3	fan power cable

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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