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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Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
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Summary of Contents for Inspiron 3656
Page 11: ... Plastic scribe 11 ...
Page 25: ...Post requisites 1 Replace the front bezel 2 Replace the computer cover 25 ...
Page 27: ...Procedure 1 Open the side chassis 1 side chassis 2 Open the card retention bracket 27 ...
Page 31: ...2 Open the side chassis 1 hard drive assembly 2 side chassis 3 screw 31 ...
Page 48: ...Procedure 1 Open the side chassis 1 side chassis 48 ...
Page 67: ...4 Remove the chassis fan from the chassis 1 chassis fan 2 chassis fan cable 67 ...
Page 84: ...2 Lift the heat sink off the system board 1 heat sink 2 captive screws 4 84 ...