Heat Sink; Removing The Heat Sink (For Computers Shipped With Integrated Graphics) - Dell XPS 17 9720 Service Manual

Steps
1. Connect the right fan cable to the system board.
2. Align the screw holes on the right fan (FAN1) with the screw holes on the system board and palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
3. Replace the two (M2x4) screws and the single (M1.6x4) screw to secure the right fan (FAN1) to the system board and
palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in

Heat sink

Removing the heat sink (for computers shipped with integrated
graphics)
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
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.
NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
After working inside your
Before working inside your
computer.
computer.
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