Identifier GUID-3AE08A92-614C-4411-90FB-8693F1DE2634
Status Released
Removing 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. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow
sucient 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.
Identifier GUID-710F4BF8-A339-4E77-A6E3-F24702772160
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the back cover.
2 Remove the system-board shield.
Identifier GUID-4B58CED2-DF39-45A9-83DF-7179C0FCDDCB
Status Released
Procedure
1 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws that
secure the heat sink to the system board.
2 Remove the screw (M3x5) that secures the heat sink to the middle frame.
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