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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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