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| Replacing
the
Processor
Heat-Sink
Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
NOTE:
The original thermal grease can be reused, if the original system board
and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the system board or the heat sink
is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal
conductivity is achieved.
1
Align the captive screws on the processor heat-sink with the screw holes on the
system board.
2
In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink), tighten the captive
screws that secure the processor heat-sink to the system board.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.
2
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 12.
3
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
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Page 20: ...20 Removing the mSATA Card 1 mSATA card connector 2 mSATA card 3 screw 3 2 1 ...
Page 45: ...Removing the Display Assembly 45 1 display hinges 2 1 ...
Page 51: ...Removing the Camera Module 51 1 screws 2 2 camera cable connector 3 camera module ...
Page 53: ...Replacing the Camera Module 53 ...
Page 58: ...58 Removing the Display Panel 2 Peel off the display cable from the display panel ...
Page 60: ...60 Removing the Display Panel ...