Dell NX3230 Owner's Manual page 87

CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the
processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
Steps
1. To remove the heat sink:
a. Loosen one of the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
b. Remove the screw diagonally opposite the screw you first removed.
c. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.
d. Remove the heat sink.
Figure 35. Removing and installing a processor heat sink
1. captive screw (4)
3. processor socket
CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the
release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.
2. heat sink
4. slot (4)
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