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Removing the heat sink
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
working inside your
the instructions in
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow
sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat
transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat
transfer capability of the thermal grease.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the
base
2
Remove the battery.
3
Remove the
memory
4
Remove the
solid-state
5
Remove the
wireless
6
Remove the
rear
7
Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 8 in
keyboard
assembly".
8
Remove the fans.
9
Remove the
system
Procedure
NOTE: The appearance of the heat sink on your computer may differ from
the image shown in this chapter.
1
In sequential order (indicated on the heat-sink), remove the six screws (M2x3)
that secure the heat sink to the system board.
computer. After working inside your computer, follow
After working inside your
cover.
modules.
drive.
card.
cover.
board.
computer. For more safety best
www.dell.com/
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