Replacing The Heat Sink; Postrequisites - Dell Studio XPS 13 - Laptop - Obsidian Owner's Manual

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Replacing the Heat Sink

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.

1 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply it.

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), replace the screws that

secure the heat sink to the system board.

1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.

2 Replace the power-light board.

See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 16.

3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.

4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

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