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Thermal Cooling Assembly
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.
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" on page 15) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2
Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 15 in "Removing the System
Board" on page 69.
3
In sequential order (indicated on the thermal cooling assembly), loosen
the six captive screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to the
system board.
4
Lift the thermal cooling assembly off the system board.
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