Chapter 20: Replacing The Heat-Sink Assembly; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell XPS 15 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
inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
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CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
NOTE: If either the system board or the fan and heat-sink assembly is replaced, use the thermal pad/paste 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 cover.
Replacing the heat-sink assembly
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
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