Replacing The Heat-Sink Assembly; Procedure - Dell Alienware 15 R4 Service Manual

Replacing the heat-sink assembly

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
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: If either the system board or the fan and heat-sink assembly is
replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal
conductivity is achieved.

Procedure

1 Align the screw holes on the heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the
system board.
computer. After working inside your
After working inside your computer.
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