Installing The Heat Sink - Dell Vostro 5301 Service Manual

Steps
1. Peel off the Mylar that covers the heat sink on the system board.
2. In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the
system board.
3. Lift the heat sink off the system board.

Installing the heat sink

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
NOTE: If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad/paste provided in the kit to ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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