Dell Inspiron 7580 - Removing the heat sink

Removing 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/
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WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sucient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
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.
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover.
Procedure
1 In sequential order (indicated on the heat-sink), loosen the seven captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
NOTE
: The number of screws may vary depending on the conguration ordered.
2 Lift the heat sink o the system board.
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