Replacing The Heat Sink; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell 14-3481 Service Manual

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WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in
Before working inside your
your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
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 provided in the kit to ensure that thermal
conductivity is achieved.

Procedure

1
Place the heat sink on the system board and align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
2
Replace the three (M2x3) screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
3
In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), tighten the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.

Post-requisites

Replace the
base
cover.
40

Replacing the heat sink

computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
Replacing the heat sink
www.dell.com/
19
After working inside

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