Dell XPS 13 9300 - Heat Sink; Removing the Heat Sink

Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the fan (B) with the screw holes on the system board.
2. Replace the two screws (1.6x2.5) that secure the fan (B) to the system board.
3. Connect the fan (B) cable to the system board.
4. Adhere the tape that secures the fan (B) cable to the system board.
5. Align the screw holes on the fan (A) with the screw holes on the system board.
6. Replace the two screws (1.6x2.5) that secure the fan (A) to the system board.
7. Connect the fan (A) cable to the system board.
8. Adhere the tape that secures the fan (A) cable to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Identifier
GUID-4DA6FA84-FF63-4D31-A148-125AAD9F4B2B
Version 1
Status Released
Heat sink
Identifier
GUID-A837597B-2FB9-4804-AE1E-B059B086720D
Version 1
Status Released
Removing the heat sink
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
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.
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