Removing The Processor Heat-Sink; Prerequisites; Procedure - Alienware Alpha R2 Service Manual

Removing the processor heat-sink

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
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
regulatory_compliance.
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.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the base
2 Remove the top
3 Remove the processor

Procedure

NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and
heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or the heat sink is
replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to make sure that thermal
conductivity is achieved.
1 Loosen the captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
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