Removing the heat-sink
assembly
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
computer, follow the instructions in
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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
1
Remove the
2
Remove the
3
Remove the
.
4
Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in “
5
Remove the
6
Remove the
.
7
Remove the
Procedure
NOTE: The number of screws and the appearance of the heat-sink
assembly may be different on your computer depending on the
configuration ordered.
1
Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
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Summary of Contents for Inspiron 5452
Page 29: ...1 plastic scribe 2 coin cell battery 3 battery socket 29 ...
Page 77: ...7 Carefully place the display assembly on a clean flat surface 1 display assembly 77 ...
Page 79: ...9 Replace the optical drive 10 Replace the base cover 11 Replace the battery 79 ...
Page 93: ...11 Replace the optical drive 12 Replace the base cover 13 Replace the battery 93 ...
Page 100: ...14 Replace the base cover 15 Replace the battery 100 ...
Page 104: ...16 Replace the base cover 17 Replace the battery 104 ...