Dell Studio XPS 1640 - Processor Heat Sink; Removing the Processor Heat Sink; Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

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 Processor Heat Sink
Dell™StudioXPS™1640ServiceManual
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
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Removing the Processor Heat Sink
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
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3. Remove the rear caps (see Removing the Rear Caps).
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4. Loosen the seven captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
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5. Lift the processor heat sink off the computer.
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
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1. Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pads attached to the new processor heat sink.
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2. Place the processor heat sink on the system board.
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3. Tighten the seven captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
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4. Replace the rear caps (see Replacing the Rear Caps).
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5. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).
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6. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as a connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™isnot
covered by your warranty.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the
computer.
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processor heat sink
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captive screws (7)
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it.
NOTE: If the processor heat sink is replaced, the thermal cooling pads will be attached to the new processor heat sink. Do not reuse the old thermal
cooling pads.