Removing The Processor Heat Sink Assembly; Replacing The Processor Heat Sink Assembly - Dell Inspiron 1320 Service Manual

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Processor Heat Sink Assembly
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1320 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: If you remove the processor heat sink assembly from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the
heat sink.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
Removing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Follow the procedures from
3. In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor heat sink assembly to the system
board.
1 processor heat sink assembly
4. Lift the processor heat sink assembly off the system board.
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink assembly and are ready to replace it.
NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or heat sink is
replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink assembly and are ready to replace it.
1. Place the processor heat sink assembly on the system board.
2. Align the four captive screws on the processor heat sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in ascending order.
3. Follow the procedures from
Begin.
step 2 to step 18 in Removing the System
2 captive screws (4)
step 3 to step 17 in Replacing the System
Removing the
Board.
Board.
Battery) before working inside the