Removing The Heat Sink; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 20 Owner's Manual

Removing the Heat Sink

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before Working Inside Your
computer, follow the instructions in
Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation.
Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for 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.

Prerequisites

NOTE: The heat sink may look different on your computer depending
on the configuration you ordered.
1 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 5 in "Removing the
Assembly".
2 Remove the
3 Remove the

Procedure

1 Remove the screw that secures the heat sink to the display-panel base.
2 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws
that secure the heat sink to the system board.
back cover.
system-board shield.
Computer. After working inside your
After Working Inside Your
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