Replacing The Heat Sink; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Service Manual

Replacing the heat sink

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the
system board and processor.
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system
board and heat sink are reinstalled together. 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.
2 Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the
system board.
3 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), tighten the captive screws
that secure the heat sink to the system board.

Post-requisites

1 Replace the battery.
2 Replace the base
computer. After working inside your
cover.
After working inside your
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