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Heat Sink
Dell™ Vostro™ 1088 Service Manual
Removing the Heat Sink
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
.
2.
Remove the
ExpressCard
from the computer if applicable.
3.
Remove the
memory card
from the computer if applicable.
4.
Remove the
battery
from the computer.
5.
Remove the
access panel
from the computer.
6.
Remove the
hard drive
from the computer.
7.
Remove the
memory modules
from the computer.
8.
Remove the
WLAN card
from the computer.
9.
Remove the
control panel cover
from the computer.
10.
Remove the
keyboard
from the computer.
11.
Remove the
display assembly
from the computer.
12.
Remove the
palm rest
from the computer.
13.
Remove the
processor fan
from the computer.
14.
Remove the
I/O board
from the computer.
15.
Remove the
Bluetooth
®
wireless card
from the computer.
16.
Remove the
system board
from the computer.
17.
Set aside the computer chassis and place the system board on a clean, dry surface.
18.
Loosen the six screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
