Removing The Heat Sink; Prerequisites - Dell Inspiron 14 5000 Series Owner's Manual

Removing the Heat Sink

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before Working Inside Your
computer, follow the instructions in
Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation.
Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not
touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can
reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the
2 Remove the battery.
3 Remove the
4 Remove the fan.
5 Remove the keyboard.
6 Remove the
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base cover.
hard drive.
base frame.
Computer. After working inside your
After Working Inside Your