Alienware m17 P37E, Service Manual

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Replacing the 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: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
NOTE: If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad/paste provided in the kit to
ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
Procedure
1 Replace the fans .
2 Place the heat-sink assembly on the system board and align the screw holes on the heat-sink assembly with the screw holes
on the system board.
3 Tighten the captive screws in the sequential order (1>2>3>4>5>6>7) to secure the heat-sink assembly to the system
board.
4 Replace the four screws (M2x3) that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.
5 Connect the left fan cable to the system board.
6 Connect the right fan cable to the system board.
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