Removing The Heat Sink; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspirion 3656 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
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NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
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.
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Prerequisites

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Procedure

Prerequisites
1. Remove the computer cover.
2. Remove the front bezel.
3. Remove the processor fan.
Procedure
1. Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
2. Lift the heat sink off the system board.
a. heat sink
b. captive screws (4)
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Removing the heat sink

Removing the heat sink
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