Replacing The Heat Sink; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell XPS 15-9570 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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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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Procedure

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Post-requisites

Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
2 Replace the five screws (M2x3) that secure the heat sink to the system board.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, some configurations may have four screws
(M2x3).
Post-requisites
1 Replace the battery (half-length)
2 Replace the base cover.
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Replacing the heat sink

computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
or the battery (full-length).
Replacing the heat sink
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