Chapter 19: Removing The Heat-Sink Assembly; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell XPS 15 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
inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
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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 base cover.
2. Remove the battery.
Procedure
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
1. Remove the screws that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.
2. Lift the heat-sink assembly off the system board.
a. heat-sink assembly
b. screws (6)
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Removing the heat-sink assembly
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
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