Service Manual
Identifier GUID-3AE08A92-614C-4411-90FB-8693F1DE2634
Status Released
Removing the heat sink
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, follow
the instructions in 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
sucient 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.
Identifier GUID-C1071902-D42D-4CCD-91C9-C2C889C9FE51
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the battery.
2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in “Removing the optical drive”.
3 Remove the keyboard.
4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 7 in “Removing the base cover”.
Identifier GUID-6EB5CCC1-4AA2-44AE-A8C8-75DF27FD3456
Status Released
Procedure
1 Remove the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
65