Dell Vostro 1700 CPU Processor Removal & Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the CPU Processor on your Vostro 1700 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 16 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Vostro 1700 CPU Processor.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Vostro 1700 CPU CPU

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Vostro 1700 CPU Processor

Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.

Step 1

  • Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.
  • Slide the Battery out of the laptop.
Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.Slide the Battery out of the laptop.Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.
Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 8mm screw.

Step 2

Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 8mm screw.Slide the DVD Drive out of the laptop.Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 8mm screw.
Loosen the screws.

Step 3

Loosen the screws.Remove the Hard Drive Door.Loosen the screws.
Remove the 3 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.

Step 4

Remove the 3 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.Remove the Hard Drive.Remove the 3 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Loosen the screws.

Step 5

Loosen the screws.Remove the Wireless Card Door.Loosen the screws.
Unplug & loosen the antenna cable.

Step 6

  • Unplug & loosen the antenna cable.
Remove the 16 - M2.5 x 8mm bottom screws.

Step 7

Remove the 16 - M2.5 x 8mm bottom screws.Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 8mm bottom hinge screws.Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 8mm back hinge screws.
Turn the laptop over & open it up.

Step 8

Turn the laptop over & open it up.Pry up & unsnap the Power Button Cover.Turn the laptop over & open it up.
Unplug the cable.

Step 9

Unplug the cable.Remove the Bluetooth Card.Unplug the cable.
Remove the 4 - M2 x 3mm screws.

Step 10

Remove the 4 - M2 x 3mm screws.Slide the keyboard up.Remove the Keyboard.Remove the 4 - M2 x 3mm screws.
Pull the antenna cables through the laptop base.

Step 11

  • Pull the antenna cables through the laptop base.
  • Loosen the LCD cable screw.
  • Unplug & loosen the LCD cable.
Pull the antenna cables through the laptop base.Loosen the LCD cable screw.Unplug & loosen the LCD cable.Pull the antenna cables through the laptop base.
Remove the LCD Display Assembly.

Step 12

Remove the 6 - M2 x 3mm screws.

Step 13

Remove the 6 - M2 x 3mm screws.Unplug the palmrest cable.Remove the Palmrest Touchpad.
Loosen the screws.

Step 14

Loosen the screws.Remove the Video Graphics Card.Loosen the screws.
Loosen the screws.

Step 15

  • Loosen the screws.
  • Remove & clean the CPU Heatsink.
  • ***Apply new thermal pads or thermal compound before reinstalling.
Loosen the screws.Remove & clean the CPU Heatsink.***Apply new thermal pads or thermal compound before reinstalling.
Turn the locking screw.

Step 16

  • Turn the locking screw.
  • Lift the CPU Processor straight up to remove it from the motherboard.
Turn the locking screw.Lift the CPU Processor straight up to remove it from the motherboard. Turn the locking screw.
Vostro 1700 CPU CPU

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Vostro 1700 CPU Processor

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