Dell Inspiron 1545 CPU Heat Sink Replacement

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Dell Inspiron 1545 CPU Heat Sink Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

This guide may be utilized if you are having overheating problems with your laptop. The CPU Heat Sink is responsible for keeping the CPU cool and monitoring its current state.

Tools

Phillips #1 Screwdriver

Step 1

Before attempting to remove the battery ensure that the laptop is disconnected from all power sources and turned off.
Turn the laptop over to its back.

Step 2

Slide the release latch while simultaneously pulling backwards on the battery.

Step 3

Slide the battery out of the battery bay.

Step 4

Unscrew the four screws (3mm Phillips #1) that hold the base cover in place.
The screws are connected to the base cover by a washer anddo not remove from the base cover.

Step 5

Carefully lift the base cover vertically away from the laptop.

Step 6

Loosen the 5 screws (4mm, Phillips #1) that secure the CPU Heat Sink to the motherboard.
These screws are held in place by a washer so you should not be able to completely remove the screws.