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 Processor Heat Sink

Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual

Removing the Processor Heat Sink

Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

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Removing the Processor Heat Sink

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

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3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 14 in Removing the System Board.

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4. Disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the system board.

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5. In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.

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6. Lift the processor heat sink off the system board.

Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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WARNING: 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.

WARNING: If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor

heat sink.

CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal

surface (such as a connector on your computer).

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the

computer.

NOTE: The appearance and number of screws on the processor heat sink may vary based on the your computer model.

fan cable connector

processor heat sink

captive screws (4)

NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it.

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