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Dell Latitude E6400 CPU Replacement

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  1. Dell Latitude E6400 CPU Replacement, Battery Removal: step 1, image 1 of 3 Dell Latitude E6400 CPU Replacement, Battery Removal: step 1, image 2 of 3 Dell Latitude E6400 CPU Replacement, Battery Removal: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect AC power adaptor

    • Push battery release tabs inwards.

    • Slide the battery out of the computer.

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  2. Dell Latitude E6400 CPU Replacement, Bottom Lid: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude E6400 CPU Replacement, Bottom Lid: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the one 7.5 mm Phillips screw securing the bottom case.

    • Pull the bottom lid towards yourself to remove it.

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  4. Dell Latitude E6400 CPU Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 1 of 3 Dell Latitude E6400 CPU Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 2 of 3 Dell Latitude E6400 CPU Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two 4.8mm Phillips screws securing the fan.

    • Disconnect the fan by pulling power cable straight up.

    • Lift the fan with your finger and slide it out towards the inside of the laptop.

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  5. Dell Latitude E6400 CPU Replacement, Heat Sink: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude E6400 CPU Replacement, Heat Sink: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four Phillips screws securing the heat sink.

    • Using your finger gently lift and remove heat sink .

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  6. Dell Latitude E6400 CPU Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently rotate left the locking screw to release CPU from its socket.

    • Lift the CPU straight up of it's socket.

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Conclusion

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

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