Identifier GUID-69332260-F504-4C70-A535-1E11124CC185
Status Released
Replacing the 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: 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.
Identifier GUID-64DF3285-FB61-4846-B420-3E3187C0919E
Status Released
Procedure
NOTE
: Depending on the conguration ordered, the number of captive screws on the heat sink may vary:
• Computers with discrete graphics: 7 captive screws
• Computers without discrete graphics: 4 captive screws
1 Place the heat sink on the system board and align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
2 Tighten the captive screws in the reverse order (...->4->3->2->1) to secure the heat sink to the system board.
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