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

Replacing 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.

Procedure

CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink may damage the system
board and processor.
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 Place the processor heat sink over the processor with the arrows facing the back
panel.
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computer. After working inside your computer, follow
After working inside your computer. For more safety best
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