Dell Inspiron 13, 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 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.
Procedure
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), tighten the captive screws that
secure the heat sink to the system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the fan .
2 Replace the battery .
3 Replace the base cover .
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