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Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement

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Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement

Introduction

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

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Parts

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    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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    5. Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the bottom cover from the laptop.

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    6. Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement, Heatsink: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the fan connector.

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    7. Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the 4 Philips #1 screws on the heatsink.

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    8. Dell Latitude E6530 CPU Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the Fan+Heatsink assembly.

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    9. 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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    10. 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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    11. 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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