Removing the processor 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/
regulatory_compliance.
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
1 Remove the USB dongle-bay cover.
2 Remove the back cover.
3 Remove the system-board shield.
Procedure
NOTE: Depending on the configuration you ordered, the appearance of the
processor heat-sink and the number of screws may differ.
1 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws that
secure the processor heat-sink to the system board.
2 Remove the screw (M3X4) that secures the processor heat-sink fan to the
middle frame
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