Heat Sink; Figure 4-21. Heat Sink Removal - Dell Inspiron 3200 Service Manual

H
eat Sink
HS3
HS1
fan
connector
palmrest
assembly
(screws HS1–HS3
are 5 mm)
5 mm

Figure 4-21. Heat Sink Removal

To remove the heat sink, follow these steps:
1. Remove the keyboard.
2. Remove black chromate panhead screws HS1, HS2, and HS3.
The heat sink will come free except for the fan cable. Push back and lift up
on the heat sink to access the fan cable.
3. Remove the fan cable.
The fan cable is beneath the heat sink on the left side. Use a plastic scribe or
flat-blade screwdriver, if necessary.
4. Remove the heat sink from the palmrest assembly.

heat sink

HS2
Removing and Replacing Parts 4-35