Removing The Processor Heat Sink; Replacing The Processor Heat Sink - Dell Inspiron 17 Service Manual

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Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor
heat sink.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the
3. Follow the instructions from
4. Loosen the captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board in sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink).
NOTE: The appearance and number of screws on the processor heat sink may vary based on your computer model.
5. Lift the processor heat sink off the system board.
1 processor heat sink 2
3 captive screws (6)
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or heat sink is
replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. 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).
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step 3 to step 18 in Removing the System
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