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Steps

1. Loosen the four or seven captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.

NOTE:

Loosen the captive screws in the reverse sequential order mentioned on the heat sink [4 > 3 > 2 > 1] or [7 > 6 >

5 > 4 > 3 > 2 > 1].

NOTE: The number of screws varies depending on the configuration ordered.

2. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the heat sink to the system board.

3. Lift the heat sink from the system board.

Installing the fan and heat-sink assembly (Discrete GPU)

CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

NOTE:

If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that

thermal conductivity is achieved.

The following images indicate the location of the heat sink and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

For computers shipped with integrated graphics

Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)

Dell P127F002 User Manual

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