Removing The Processor Heat Sink; Replacing The Processor Heat Sink - Dell Inspiron 11 Service Manual

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Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 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 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 procedures in Before You
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the
3. Remove the keyboard (see
4. Remove the palm rest (see
5. Disconnect the speaker cable from the speaker cable connector on the I/O board (see
6. Remove the hard drive (see
7. Remove the memory module (see
8. Remove the palm rest bracket (see
9. In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
1 captive screws (4)
CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor heat sink assembly. The oils in
your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
10. Lift the processor heat sink off the system board.
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
Begin.
Battery).
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Palm Rest).
Removing the Hard Drive).
Removing the Memory Module).
Removing the Palm Rest Bracket).
2 processor heat sink
Removing the Battery) before working inside the
Removing the Speakers).