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.
Procedure
1 Place the heat sink over the processor.
2 Align the captive screws on the heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the
system board.
3 Tighten the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the processor fan.
2 Replace the front bezel.
3 Replace the computer cover.
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