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

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in Before working inside your
your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
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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.
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Prerequisites

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Procedure

Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the I/O-board interposers.
Procedure
1 Peel the tape that secures the heat-sink shield to the system board.
2 Using a plastic scribe, release the heat-sink shield from the slots on the system board.
3 Lift the heat-sink shield off the system board.
4 In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the heat sink to the system
board.
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