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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8600 Service Manual
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION:
Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your 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:
Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
1. Follow the instructions in
"Preparing to Work Inside the
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the fan.
4. Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," that secure the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system
board.
1 captive screws (4)
2 microprocessor thermal-
cooling assembly
5. Rotate the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly up toward the side of the computer and away from the system board.
Computer."