Replacing the heat sink
NOTE: 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.
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
NOTE: If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad/paste provided in the kit to ensure
that thermal conductivity is achieved.
Procedure
1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. In the sequential order (1>2>3>4>5>6>7) marked on the heat sink, tighten the seven captive screws that secure the heat sink to the
system board.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the processor fan.
2. Replace the graphics-card fan.
3. Replace the base cover.
29
Replacing the heat sink 61
To Next Page
Loading...
