Removing The Heat Sink; Replacing The Heat Sink - Dell XPS L502X Service Manual

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Heat Sink
Dell™ XPS™ L502X Service Manual
Removing the Heat Sink
Replacing the Heat Sink
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practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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CAUTION:
is not covered by your warranty.
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surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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computer.
Removing the Heat Sink
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the battery (see
3. Remove the module cover (see
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see
5. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see
6. Remove the keyboard (see
7. Remove the display assembly (see
8. Follow the instructions from
9. In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the seven captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
1 heat sink
10. Carefully lift heat sink away from the top cover.
Replacing the Heat Sink
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or the heat sink
is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
1. Follow the instructions in
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Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
If you remove the heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the heat sink.
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before You Begin.
Removing the Battery).
Removing the Module
Removing the Memory
Removing the Palm-Rest
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Display
step 9 to step 14 in Removing the Top
2 captive screws (7)
Before You Begin.
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Removing the
Cover).
Module(s)).
Assembly).
Assembly).
Cover.
Battery) before working inside the