
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
. After working inside your computer,
After working inside your computer
. For more
safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.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.
Topics:
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Prerequisites
1
Remove the
2
Remove the
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Procedure
NOTE:
The images in this document may differ from your computer depending
on the configuration you ordered.
1
Remove the screws that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.
2
Lift the heat-sink assembly off the system board.
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Summary of Contents for P56F
Page 1: ...XPS 15 Service Manual Regulatory Model P56F Regulatory Type P56F001 ...
Page 13: ...1 base cover Removing the base cover 13 ...
Page 29: ...1 thermal pad 2 solid state drive Removing the solid state drive full length 29 ...
Page 32: ...1 speaker cable 2 screws 4 3 speakers 2 4 palm rest assembly Removing the speakers 32 ...
Page 37: ...Post requisites 1 Replace the battery 2 Replace the base cover Replacing the wireless card 37 ...
Page 42: ...Post requisites 1 Replace the battery 2 Replace the base cover Replacing the fans 42 ...
Page 44: ...1 heat sink assembly 2 screws 6 Removing the heat sink assembly 44 ...
Page 47: ...1 memory module 2 securing clips 2 3 memory module slot Removing the memory modules 47 ...
Page 53: ...1 system board 2 screws 5 3 palm rest assembly Removing the system board 53 ...
Page 62: ...1 keyboard Removing the keyboard 62 ...
Page 67: ...1 display assembly Removing the display assembly 67 ...
Page 70: ...1 screw 2 power adapter port 3 power adapter port cable Removing the power adapter port 70 ...
Page 77: ...1 screws 6 2 display hinges 2 Removing the display hinges 77 ...
Page 83: ...1 palm rest assembly Removing the palm rest assembly 83 ...