Removing The Processor Heat Sink; Replacing The Processor Heat Sink - Dell Studio XPS 1640 Service Manual

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Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as a connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not
covered by your warranty.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the base cover (see
3. Remove the rear caps (see
4. Loosen the seven captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
5. Lift the processor heat sink off the computer.
1 processor heat sink
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it.
1. Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pads attached to the new processor heat sink.
NOTE: If the processor heat sink is replaced, the thermal cooling pads will be attached to the new processor heat sink. Do not reuse the old thermal
cooling pads.
2. Place the processor heat sink on the system board.
3. Tighten the seven captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
4. Replace the rear caps (see
5. Replace the base cover (see
6. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
Begin.
Removing the Base Cover).
Removing the Rear Caps).
2 captive screws (7)
Replacing the Rear Caps).
Replacing the Base Cover).
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