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.
Procedure
1
Align the captive screws 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.
3
Adhere the tape over the heat sink and fan.
Post-requisites
1
Replace the
computer base
.
2
Replace the
wireless card
.
3
Replace the
base cover
.
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Summary of Contents for Inspiron 24
Page 22: ...3 Lift the base cover off the computer base 1 base cover 2 plastic scribe 22 ...
Page 53: ...3 Lift the heat sink off the system board 1 captive screws 6 2 heat sink 53 ...
Page 57: ...5 Lift the system board out of the computer base 1 system board 2 screws 5 57 ...
Page 82: ...4 Replace the computer base 5 Replace the wireless card 6 Replace the base cover 82 ...
Page 88: ...12 Remove the brackets from the display panel 1 display panel 2 screws 4 3 brackets 2 88 ...
Page 90: ...6 Replace the wireless card 7 Replace the base cover 90 ...
