Dell XPS 13, Owner'S Manual

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Heat Sink
Replacing the Heat Sink
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 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply it.
2 Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system
board.
3 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), replace the four screws
that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18
2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14
3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on
page 11.
1 heat sink 2 screws (4)
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