Replacing The Processor Heat-Sink; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell Inspiron 3668 Service Manual

Replacing the processor heat-
sink
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information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
working inside your
the instructions in
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
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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.

Procedure

1 Place the heat sink over the processor.
2 Align the captive screws on the heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the
system board.
3 Tighten the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.

Post-requisites

1 Replace the processor
2 Replace the front
3 Replace the computer
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