Dell Latitude E6400 CPU Processor Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the CPU Processor on your Dell Latitude E6400 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 6 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Latitude E6400 CPU Processor.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screw driver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Latitude E6400 CPU CPU

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Latitude E6400 CPU Processor

Step 1

  • Slide the battery latches over and slide the battery up.
Remove the (2) 3mm x 3mm hard drive screws.

Step 2

  • Loosen the access panel door cover screw.
  • Remove the (2) 3mm x 3mm hard drive screws.
Remove the (2) 3mm x 3mm hard drive screws. Loosen the access panel door cover screw.
Slide the door down and lift it off of the laptop.

Step 3

  • Slide the door down and lift it off of the laptop.
Loosen the 4 heat sink screws.

Step 4

  • Unplug the fan.
  • Loosen the 4 heat sink screws.
Loosen the 4 heat sink screws. Unplug the fan.
Using a flat head screw driver, turn the CPU locking screw counterclockwise to unlock the CPU.

Step 5

  • Using a flat head screw driver, turn the CPU locking screw counterclockwise to unlock the CPU.
Installation note 2: Tighten the heatsink screws in the order listed on the heatsink.

Step 6

  • Installation note 1: Make sure to replace thermal compound or thermal pads on the CPU and heatsink.
  • Installation note 2: Tighten the heatsink screws in the order listed on the heatsink.
  • **This image is used only as an example.**
Latitude E6400 CPU CPU

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