Replacing The Heat-Sink Assembly; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell Inspiron 3250 Service Manual

Replacing 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the
system board and processor.
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system
board and fan are reinstalled together. If either the system board or the
fan is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.

Procedure

1 Place the heat-sink assembly on the system board.
2 Align the captive screws on the heat-sink assembly with the screw holes
on the system board.
3 Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat-sink assembly to the
system board.
4 Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board.
5 Align the tabs according to the direction indicated on the fan-shroud
with the slots on the processor fan and snap it into place.

Post-requisites

Replace the computer
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