Dell Inspiron 530s (Mid 2007) User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts

9 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink.

NOTICE:

Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical

for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for optimal
processor operation.

10 Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor.
11 Install the processor fan/heat sink assembly (see "Installing the Processor

Fan/Heat Sink Assembly" on page 165).

NOTICE:

Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.

12 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on

page 174).

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processor cover

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tab

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processor

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processor socket

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center cover latch

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release lever

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front alignment-notch 8 processor pin-1 indicator 9 rear alignment notch

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