Removing The Heat-Sink Assembly; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 15 Service Manual

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
follow the instructions in
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.
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Prerequisites

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Procedure

Prerequisites
1 Remove the battery.
2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the
3 Remove the keyboard.
4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 5 in "Removing the
Procedure
1 In sequential order, as indicated on the heat-sink assembly, loosen the captive
screws that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.
2 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
computer. After working inside your computer,
After working inside your
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