Dell XPS M1710 (MXG061, Early 2006) - Manual (Page 10)

Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual
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Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ XPS™ M1710 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your
Computer ) before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).
3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard ).
4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ).
5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ).
6. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," that secure the processor thermal-cooling
assembly to the system board.
7. Lift the processor thermal-cooling assembly and remove it from the system board.
1 processor thermal-cooling assembly 2 captive screws (4)