Removing The Heat Sink; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 22 3000 Series Service Manual

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
best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
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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 stand.
2 Remove the back
3 Remove the system-board
Procedure
1 Remove the screw that secures the heat sink to the display-assembly base.
2 In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws
that secure the heat sink to the system board.
3 Lift the heat sink off the system board.

Removing the heat sink

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