Removing the heat sink
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WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow
sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat
transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat
transfer capability of the thermal grease.
Prerequisites
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Procedure
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In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws
that secure the heat sink to the system board.
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Summary of Contents for Inspiron 13
Page 28: ...1 plastic scribe 2 coin cell battery 3 battery socket 28 ...
Page 47: ...6 Lift the touch pad away from the computer 1 tape 2 touch pad 47 ...
Page 51: ...5 Lift the fan off the computer base 1 fan 2 screws 2 3 fan cable 51 ...
Page 54: ...2 Lift the heat sink off the system board 1 heat sink 2 captive screws 3 3 system board 54 ...
Page 65: ...9 Lift the system board off the computer base 1 screw 2 system board 65 ...
Page 72: ...4 Replace the base cover 72 ...
Page 74: ...1 computer base 74 ...
Page 79: ...5 Place the display panel on a clean flat surface 1 display panel 79 ...
Page 85: ...1 display back cover and antenna assembly 85 ...
Page 88: ...4 Lift the camera module off the display bezel 1 camera cable 2 camera 3 plastic scribe 88 ...