Dell Inspiron 1420/Vostro 1400 (PP26L) Heatsink Removal and Installation

Created by on January 11, 2012
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the CPU Heatsink on your Dell Inspiron 1420 / Vostro 1400 (PP26L) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 4 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 1420 / Vostro 1400 (PP26L) CPU Heatsink.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver

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Vostro 1400 Heatsink

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 1420 / Vostro 1400 CPU Heatsink

Slide the battery out.

Step 1

  • Slide the 2 battery latches towards the outside of the laptop.
  • Slide the battery out.
Remove the CPU processor door.

Step 2

  • Loosen the 3 retaining screws.
  • Remove the CPU processor door.
Remove the CPU processor door. Loosen the 3 retaining screws.
Lift the heat sink away from the motherboard.

Step 3

  • Loosen the 4 heat sink screws.
  • Lift the heat sink away from the motherboard.
Lift the heat sink away from the motherboard.Loosen the 4 heat sink screws.
Installation note 2: Tighten the heatsink screws in the order listed on the heatsink.

Step 4

  • 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.

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