Replacing The Heat Sink; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series Service Manual

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
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CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system board and heat sink are reinstalled together. If
either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal
conductivity is achieved.
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Procedure

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Post-requisites

Procedure
1. Replace the fan.
2. Align the screws on the cooling assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
3. In sequential order, as indicated on the heat sink, tighten the captive screws that secure the cooling assembly to the system board.
4. Connect the fan cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
1. Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 10 in
2. Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 6 in
3. Replace the keyboard.
4. Replace the wireless card.
5. Replace the memory module.
6. Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 6 in
7. Replace the battery.
8. Replace the base panel.

Replacing the heat sink

computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"Replacing the system board".
"Replacing the palm rest".
"Replacing the hard drive".
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