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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:
•
Prerequisites
•
Procedure
Prerequisites
1. Remove the
right-side
cover.
2. Remove the
processor
fan.
Procedure
After performing all the above steps, you are left with the heat sink.
Removing the heat sink
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
43
After
Removing the heat sink
65
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