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Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show how to replace the Socket G2 CPU in your Latitude E6530 laptop.

What you need

  1. Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip over the laptop.

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  2. Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pull back the 2 battery tabs which are to the left and the right of the battery.

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  3. Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from the laptop.

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  4. Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4 Philips #0 screws from the laptop.

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  6. Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the bottom cover from the laptop.

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  7. Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement, Heatsink: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the fan connector.

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  8. Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4 Philips #1 screws on the heatsink.

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  9. Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the Fan+Heatsink assembly.

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  10. Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Use a paper towel or alcohol swab to clean the thermal paste from the heatsink & CPU.

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  11. Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement, CPU: step 10, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement, CPU: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Use a flathead screwdriver and turn the CPU lock counter-clockwise.

    • Remember to turn the CPU Lock clockwise when you install the new CPU! If you don't do this, the computer won't boot up.

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  12. Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the CPU.

    • Be VERY CAREFUL to NOT bend ANY pins on the CPU.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Remember to reapply the thermal paste!

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