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
1. In reverse sequential order (4->3->2->1), loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
2. Remove the three (M2x3) screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
NOTE:
Applicable only to computers shipped with discrete graphics card.
3. Lift the heat sink off the system board.
Replacing 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
CAUTION:
Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
NOTE:
If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad/paste provided in the kit to ensure
that thermal conductivity is achieved.
Removing and installing components
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