Dell EMC 5000 Series, Service Manual

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Replacing the Heat Sink
NOTE: 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 dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can cause damage to the system board and processor.
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system board and heat sink are reinstalled together. If
either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to make sure that thermal
conductivity is achieved.
Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused, if the original system board and fan are reinstalled together. If either
the system board or the fan is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to make sure that thermal conductivity
is achieved.
1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
2. In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), replace the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the base frame .
2. Replace the keyboard .
3. Replace the fan .
4. Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 5 in replacing the hard drive .
5. Replace the battery .
6. Replace the base cover .
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