Dell XPS M1210 MXC062 XPS M1210 Service Manual - Page 28

Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly

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1 mylar tape 2 captive screws (4) 4 captive screw (1) (present only on computers with discrete video) 5 securing loop (present only on computers with discrete video) 3 thermalcooling assembly Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1. If you are installing a new thermal-cooling assembly, place new thermal pads on the thermal-cooling assembly, or if you are installing a new processor, place a new thermal pad on the thermal-cooling assembly at the point that covers the processor: a. Remove the backing from the new thermal pad, taking care not to tear the pad. NOTE: You can place the new thermal pads directly on any existing thermal pads already installed on the thermalcooling assembly. It is not necessary to remove an existing pad or to clean the surface. b. On the underside of the thermal-cooling assembly, place the thermal pad(s)' adhesive-side on top of the old pad, and press it into place. 1 thermal pads (3) 2 underside of thermal-cooling assembly

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1
mylar tape
2
captive screws (4)
3 thermal-
cooling
assembly
4
captive screw (1) (present only on
computers with discrete video)
5
securing loop (present only on
computers with discrete video)
Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly
1. If you are installing a new thermal-cooling assembly, place new thermal pads on the thermal-cooling assembly, or if
you are installing a new processor, place a new thermal pad on the thermal-cooling assembly at the point that covers
the processor:
a. Remove the backing from the new thermal pad, taking care not to tear the pad.
NOTE:
You can place the new thermal pads directly on any existing thermal pads already installed on the thermal-
cooling assembly. It is not necessary to remove an existing pad or to clean the surface.
b. On the underside of the thermal-cooling assembly, place the thermal pad(s)' adhesive-side on top of the old
pad, and press it into place.
1
thermal pads (3)
2
underside of thermal-cooling assembly