Chapter 26: Replacing The Heat Sink; Procedure; Post-Requisites - 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.
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. Slide the heat sink below the tab on the display hinge and place it on the system board.
2. Align the screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
3. Replace the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Post-requisites
1. Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 7 in
2. Replace the keyboard.
3. Follow the procedures from step 4 to step 5 in
4. Replace the battery.
46 Replacing the heat sink
Replacing the heat sink
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"Replacing the base cover".
"Replacing the optical drive".
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