Removing The Voltage-Regulator Heat Sink - Location 3 - Dell Precision 7865 Tower Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the voltage-regulator heat sink to the screw holes on the system board and adhere the voltage-
regulator heat sink to the system board.
2. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the voltage-regulator heat sink to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the air shroud.
2. Install the side cover.
3. Follow the procedure in

Removing the voltage-regulator heat sink - Location 3

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
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.
2. Remove the side cover.
3. remove the air shroud.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the voltage-regulator heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the three (M3x5) screws that secure the voltage-regulator heat sink to the system board.
2. Lift the heat sink off the system board.
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