Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement

Written By: Jonathan M.
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Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

11

Time Required

3 - 10 minutes

Introduction

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

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    • Flip over the laptop.

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

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    • Remove the battery from the laptop.

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

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    • Remove the bottom cover from the laptop.

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    • Remove the fan connector.

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

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    • Remove the Fan+Heatsink assembly.

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

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    • 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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    • Carefully remove the CPU.

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

Conclusion

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

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