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:
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 ensure that thermal
conductivity is achieved.
Topics:
•
Procedure
•
Post-requisites
Procedure
1
Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system
board.
2
In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), tighten the captive screws
that secure the heat sink to the system board.
3
Turn the system board over.
Post-requisites
1
Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 10 in “
Replacing the system board
”.
2
Replace the
display assembly
.
3
Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 11 in “Replacing the
palm rest
”.
4
Replace the
wireless card
.
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Summary of Contents for Alienware 17
Page 1: ...Alienware 17 Service Manual Regulatory Model P43F Regulatory Type P43F001 ...
Page 13: ... Phillips screwdriver Plastic scribe Before working inside your computer 13 ...
Page 20: ...1 securing clips 2 2 memory modules 2 3 memory module slot Removing the memory modules 20 ...
Page 24: ...1 solid state drive slot 2 solid state drive 3 screw Removing the solid state drives 24 ...
Page 28: ...1 interposer 2 hard drive Removing the hard drive 28 ...
Page 36: ...1 palm rest Removing the palm rest 36 ...
Page 38: ...Post requisites Replace the base panel Replacing the palm rest 38 ...
Page 48: ...1 tabs 5 2 keyboard 3 screws 2 Removing the keyboard 48 ...
Page 63: ...1 battery cable 2 battery 3 screws 6 Removing the battery 63 ...
Page 66: ...1 subwoofer cable 2 latch 3 I O board cable 4 screws 2 5 I O board Removing the I O board 66 ...
Page 77: ...1 mylar 2 processor fan 3 screws 2 Removing the processor fan 77 ...
Page 86: ...1 wireless card 2 wireless card slot Removing the wireless card 86 ...
Page 90: ...1 system board 2 captive screws 8 3 heat sink Removing the heat sink 90 ...
Page 92: ...5 Replace the base panel Replacing the heat sink 92 ...
Page 94: ...1 coin cell battery 2 coin cell battery cable Removing the coin cell battery 94 ...
Page 97: ...1 screws 2 2 video card fan Removing the video card fan 97 ...
Page 103: ...1 screws 2 2 subwoofer Removing the subwoofer 103 ...
Page 109: ...1 display bezel Removing the display bezel 109 ...
Page 113: ...1 display panel 2 latch 3 display cable Removing the display panel 113 ...
Page 117: ...1 display hinges 2 2 screws 6 Removing the display hinges 117 ...
Page 120: ...1 computer base Removing the computer base 120 ...
Page 127: ...1 camera module 2 tape 3 plastic scribe 4 camera cable 5 connector Removing the camera 127 ...
Page 139: ...1 display back cover Removing the display back cover 139 ...