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
Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply
the thermal grease.
2
Align the captive screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the
system board.
3
In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), tighten the captive screws
that secure the heat sink to the system board.
4
Adhere the Mylar to the heat sink and fan.
Post-requisites
1
Replace the
computer base
.
2
Replace the
base cover
.
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Summary of Contents for Inspiron 23
Page 9: ...Getting Help and Contacting Dell 105 Self Help Resources 105 Contacting Dell 105 ...
Page 24: ...4 Lift the base cover off the computer base 1 plastic scribe 2 base cover 24 ...
Page 55: ...3 Lift the heat sink off the system board 1 captive screws 8 2 system board 3 heat sink 55 ...
Page 83: ...5 Replace the base cover 83 ...
