Replacing The Heat Sink; Procedure - Dell XPS 15 Service Manual

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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

regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION:

Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.

NOTE:

If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal

conductivity is achieved.

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Post-requisites

Procedure

Place the heat sink on the system board and align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.

In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), replace the five screws (M2x3) that secure the heat sink to the system board.

Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the heat sink to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Place the heat-sink shield on the slots on the system board and press down the heat-sink shield to snap it into place.

Adhere the tape that secures the heat-sink shield to the system board.

computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in

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