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- Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- System Components: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Modules: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Color Insert Cover: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Bluetooth™ Card: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Fan: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Docking Doors: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Display Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Video Card: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Flashing the BIOS: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Reserve Battery: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- System Board: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Speakers: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Base Latch: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
- Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual
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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling
Assembly
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling
Assembly
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety
instructions in your Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as
the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
1. Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Remove the
keyboard.
3. Remove the
fan.
4. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4,"
that secure the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.
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