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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual
Removing the Cooling Fan
Installing the Cooling Fan
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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Removing the Cooling Fan
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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. Remove the keyboard.
3. Disconnect the display ground wire from the EMI shield by unscrewing the captive screw.
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4. Remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws (labeled "M2.5x5") that secure the EMI shield to the system board.
5. Pull the EMI shield out of the computer baseby rotating the front upwards then lifting to release the retention tabs from the retention-tab slots.
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CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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captive screw
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display ground wire