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 provided in the kit to ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.
Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
NOTE:
The number of captive screws on the heat sink vary depending on the configuration ordered.
• Without discrete graphics: 4 captive screws
• Discrete graphics: 7 captive screws
1. Slide the heat sink under the fan shroud and between the fan and align the captive screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on
the system board and the display assembly base.
2. Tighten the captive screw that secures the heat sink to the display-assembly base.
3. In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), tighten the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the system-board shield.
2. Replace the back cover.
3. Replace the stand.
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