Chapter 25: Removing The Heat Sink; Prerequisites; Procedure - 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.
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.
Topics:
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Prerequisites

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Procedure

Prerequisites
1. Remove the battery.
2. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in
3. Remove the keyboard.
4. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 5 in
Procedure
1. Remove the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
2. Slide to release the heat sink from the tab on the display hinge.
3. Lift the heat sink off the system board.
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Removing the heat sink
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"Removing the optical
"Removing the base cover".
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