Dell Latitude D620 ATG - Manual (Page 38)

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Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ Latitude™ ATG D620 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover ).
3. Remove any installed media bay device (see Media Bay Devices ).
4. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard ).
5. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest ).
6. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," on the assembly.
7. Lift the assembly out of the computer.
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of
your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
1 processor thermal-cooling assembly 2 captive screws (4)
NOTE: The processor thermal-cooling assembly may differ in appearance, depending on your computer configuration. However, the removal procedure is
the same for all assemblies.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTE: The original pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or heat sink is replaced,
use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor thermal-cooling assembly and are ready to replace it.