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Status Released
Replacing the processor 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.
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-9CA68C4F-B8C9-4C56-8CE0-50843D819FC9
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the captive screws on the processor heat-sink with the screw holes on the
system board.
2 In reverse sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink), tighten the
captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink to the system board.
Identifier GUID-352452C2-A4B4-43B4-9917-C72AF18BDA02
Status Released
Post-requisites
1 Replace the system-board shield.
2 Replace the back cover.
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