Dell XPS M140 CPU Heatsink Replacement

Written By: Brian Dougenik
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Dell XPS M140 CPU Heatsink Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

15 - 25 minutes

Introduction

In this guide, you'll be able to safely and correctly remove/replace the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly (also known as CPU heatsink) on your Dell XPS M140 laptop, if needed. This Step-by-step guide provides detailed imaging of disassembly, cautioning of notable components, and exact notations for accessing the Dell XPS M140 Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly.

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    • Turn over the laptop.

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    • Open the slide lock and pull out the battery.

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    • Unscrew all of the screws on the underside of the computer that hold the cooling module cover in place and remove the cover.

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    • Unscrew the screws holding the metal bracket in place.

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    • Carefully remove the bracket and the module it is attached to.

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    • The inside should look like this after the bracket and module are removed:

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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