Removing The Heat-Sink Assembly; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Alienware 15 Service Manual

Removing the heat-sink
assembly
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: 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.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the
2 Remove the
3 Remove the
4 Remove the
5 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 11 in "Removing the
6 Remove the
7 Remove the
8 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 11 in "Removing the
board".

Procedure

1 In sequential order (as indicated on the heat-sink assembly), loosen the
captive screws that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.
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computer. After working inside your
base panel.
memory modules.
solid-state drives.
wireless card.
hinge covers.
display assembly.
After working inside your
palm rest".
system