Heat Sink; Removing The Heat Sink - Dell Inspiron 16 7610 Service Manual

Steps
1. Place the right fan on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Align the screw holes on the right fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the right fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Connect the right-fan cable to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Exit Service Mode.
3. Follow the procedure in

Heat sink

Removing the heat sink

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Enter Service Mode.
3. Remove the base cover.
About this task
CAUTION: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool
before you touch it.
NOTE: 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.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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