Installing The Voltage-Regulator Heat Sink - Dell XPS 8960 Service Manual

Steps
1. Place the computer on its side with the left side facing up.
2. Remove the four captive screws that secure the voltage-regulator heat sink to the system board.
3. Lift the voltage-regulator heat sink off the system board.

Installing the voltage-regulator heat sink

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the voltage-regulator heat sink and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1. Place the voltage-regulator heat sink on the system board.
2. Align the captive screws on the voltage-regulator heat sink to the screw holes on the system board.
3. Tighten the four captive screws that secure the voltage-regulator heat stink to the system board.
4. Place the computer in an upright position.
Next steps
1. Install the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (125 W, air
2. Install the left-side cover.
3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your
cooling), if applicable.
computer.
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