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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 heat sink are reinstalled together. 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.
Topics:
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Procedure
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Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Align the captive screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the fan.
2. Replace the
front
bezel.
3. Replace the
computer
cover.
22
Replacing the heat sink
Replacing the heat sink
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
13
After
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