
Removing the heat sink
NOTE:
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
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
NOTE:
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
Remove the
Procedure (applicable only to computers shipped
with integrated graphics card)
1. In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system
board.
2. Lift the heat sink off the system board.
Procedure (applicable only to computers shipped
with discrete graphics card)
1. In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the seven captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system
board.
2. Lift the heat sink off the system board.
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Summary of Contents for Inspiron 5485
Page 1: ...Inspiron 5485 Service Manual Regulatory Model P92G Regulatory Type P92G002 ...
Page 22: ...Post requisites Replace the base cover 22 Replacing the battery ...
Page 26: ...26 Removing the wireless card ...
Page 33: ...Removing the solid state drive 33 ...
Page 38: ...Post requisites 1 Replace the battery 2 Replace the base cover 38 Replacing the hard drive ...
Page 42: ...42 Removing the touchpad ...
Page 44: ...Post requisites 1 Replace the battery 2 Replace the base cover 44 Replacing the touchpad ...
Page 48: ...48 Removing the heat sink ...
Page 50: ...Post requisites Replace the base cover 50 Replacing the heat sink ...