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Dell Latitude E6510 Heat Sink Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you the process of removing and replacing the heat sink system in your Latitude E6510.

What you need

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    • Locate the tabs that lock the battery in place.

    • Push tabs towards each other while simultaneously pushing the battery away from the device.

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    • Unscrew the screw located in the center of the back panel. Do not completely remove the screw, a spring will keep it in place when it has been loosened.

    • Slide the panel back until it unlocks.

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    • Locate the fan plug.

    • Pull up until it is unplugged from the reciever.

    • Take caution when unplugging the fan plug from the receiver.

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    • Unscrew the two 5.5 mm screws securing the fan.

    • Lift the end of the fan opposite the copper wire up.

    • Pull the fan away from the device.

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    • Locate and loosen the four silver screws holding down the heat redistribute component.

    • Do not competely remove the screws as springs keep the screws attached to the metal plate after you loosen them.

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    • Lift the metal plate up on the end closest to the screws.

    • Slide the whole assembly away from where you removed the fan.

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Conclusion

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

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