Dell XPS 15 - Removing the System Board

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