Dell Latitude E5500 - Manual (Page 12)

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Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Latitude™ E5400 and E5500 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer .
2. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Removing the E5400 Bottom of the Base Assembly or Removing the E5500 Bottom of the Base
Assembly ).
3. Remove the fan (see Removing the Fan ).
4. In sequential order, loosen the four numbered captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
5. Loosen the remaining captive screw that secures the processor heat sink to the system board and carefully lift it out of the computer.
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
1. Line up and secure the processor heat sink with the screw closest to the front of the computer.
1. Align the five captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and secure the screws. Tighten the four numbered
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1 E5400 processor heat sink 2 captive screws (5)
1 E5500 processor heat sink 2 captive screws (5)
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure first.