Replacing The Processor Heat-Sink; Procedure; Postrequisites - Alienware M18x R2 Owner's Manual

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WARNING:
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
damage the processor.
NOTE:
The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor heat-sink
is reinstalled. If the processor heat-sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided
in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

Procedure

Align the captive screws on the processor heat-sink with the screw holes on the system
board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink).

Postrequisites

1
Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Replacing the Palm Rest.
2
Replace the dispaly assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 48.
3
Replace the macro keyboard. See "Replacing the Macro Keyboard" on page 38.
4
Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35.
5
Replace the center control cover. See "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on
page 29.
6
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.
7
Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.
8
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink

Replacing the Processor
Heat-Sink
Before working inside your computer, read the safety
Incorrect alignment of the processor heat-sink can

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