Replacing The Heat-Sink Assembly; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell XPS 15 Service Manual

Replacing the heat-sink assembly

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your
follow the instructions in
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 Align the screw holes on the heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the
system board.
2 Replace the screws that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the battery.
2 Replace the base
computer. After working inside your computer,
After working inside your
cover.
computer. For more
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