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Replacing the heat sink
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can cause damage to
the system board and processor.
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system
board and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the system board
or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to
ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
Procedure
1
Align the captive screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the
system board.
2
In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), tighten the captive
screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
3
Replace the screw that secures the heat sink to the display-assembly
base.
Post-requisites
1
Replace the
system-board
2
Replace the
back
3
Follow the procedure in step 4 in
4
Replace the stand.
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computer. After working inside your
shield.
cover.
"Replacing the optical
After working inside your
drive".
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