Replacing The Heat-Sink Assembly; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell 3000 Series Service Manual

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system board and fan are reinstalled together. If either
the system board or the fan 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. Replace the fan.
2. Align the screws on the heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
3. In sequential order, as indicated on the heat-sink assembly, tighten the captive screws that secure the heat-sink assembly to the
system board.
4. Connect the fan cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
1. Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 7 in "Replacing the
2. Replace the keyboard.
3. Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the
4. Replace the battery.
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Replacing the heat-sink assembly

Replacing the heat-sink assembly
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