Dell Alienware M17X R3, Service Manual

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Processor Heat-Sink
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Processor Heat-Sink
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING:
If you remove the processor heat-sink from the computer when the
heat sink is hot,
do not touch
the metal housing of the processor heat-sink.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 13) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Processor Heat-Sink
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 13).
3 Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Compartment Door"
on page 15).
4 Remove the processor heat-sink fan (see "Removing the Processor
Heat-Sink Fan" on page 37).
5 In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink), loosen the four
captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink to the system board.
6
Lift the processor heat-sink at an angle towards the front of the computer
and out of the computer base.