Dell E5500 - Latitude - Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz User Manual

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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
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1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer.
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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).
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3. Remove the fan (see Removing the Fan).
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4. In sequential order, loosen the four numbered captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
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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
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1. Line up and secure the processor heat sink with the screw closest to the front of the computer.
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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.
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E5400 processor heat sink
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captive screws (5)
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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.

Dell E5500 - Latitude - Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	E5500 - Latitude - Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz
Category	Laptop
Language	English