Replacing The Processor Heat-Sink; Procedure; Postrequisites - Dell Alienware 18 Owner's Manual

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Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink

WARNING:
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
damage the processor.
NOTE:
The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor heat-sink
is reinstalled. If the processor heat-sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided
in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

Procedure

Align the captive screws on the processor heat-sink with the screw holes on the system
board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink).

Postrequisites

1
Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 60.
2
Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 6 in Replacing the Palm Rest.
3
Replace the optical drive. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 24.
4
Replace the hard drive(s). See "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 28.
5
Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 17.
6
Replace the fans cover. See "Replacing the Fans Cover" on page 30.
7
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.
8
Replace any card or blank that you removed from the Media-Card Reader.
9
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
Before working inside your computer, read the safety
Incorrect alignment of the processor heat-sink can
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