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Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
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Back to Contents Page Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink 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. WARNING: If you remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. 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. Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the label door (see Removing the Label Door). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 5. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 6. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Disconnect the processor fan and heat-sink assembly cable from the connector on the system board. 8. In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink), loosen the three captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board. 9. Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly off the system board. 1 processor fan and heat-sink assembly 3 processor fan and heat-sink assembly cable 2 captive screws (3) Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor fan and heat-sink assembly is reinstalled. If the processor fan and heat-sink assembly is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.