Dell XPS 15-9570 - 23 Removing the Heat Sink; Prerequisites; Procedure

Removing the heat sink
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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.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
Procedure
1 Remove the ve screws (M2x3) that secure the heat sink to the system board.
NOTE
: Depending on the conguration ordered, some congurations may have four screws
(M2x3).
2 Lift the heat sink o the system board.
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