Dell Vostro 2510 (Early 2009) - Manual (Page 26)

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Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Vostro™ 2510
Service Manual
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer .
2. Loosen the two screws that secure the memory cover. (See Removing a Memory Module for an illustration of the
memory cover.)
3. Slide the cover out of the compartment and set it aside.
4. Remove the fan (see Removing the Fan ).
5. In sequential order, loosen the six captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board, and
carefully lift the processor heat sink out of the computer.
1 processor heat sink 2 captive screws (6)
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at