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

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NOTE:

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow

the steps in

Before working inside your

working inside your

computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTE:

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.

Topics:

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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.

1. fan cable

3. heat-sink assembly