Dell XPS 600 Owner's Manual page 115

5 Remove the heat sink:
NOTICE:
After the heat sink has been removed, lay the heat sink down on its side to avoid damaging the
thermal interface on the bottom.
Remove the retention module clip from the side of the retention base opposite the power
a
supply. Pull the tab on the clip straight out and away from the retention base to remove it.
On the retention base locate the
b
retention tab on the side opposite
the power supply, then press on
the tab, away from the heat sink
until the heat sink pops up
slightly.
Rotate the heat sink back, then
c
slide it forward from beneath the
second retention tab and lift it
out of the retention base.
Remove the remaining retention
d
module clip, as needed.
NOTE:
Removal of the remaining
retention module clip is not
necessary for removal of the
processor.
retention
module clips
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