Replacing The Processor Heat Sink - Dell Inspiron One 2305 Service Manual

Processor Heat-Sink : Dell Inspiron One 2305/2310 Service Manual
1 processor heat sink
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Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the processor heat sink can cause damage to the system board and
processor.
NOTE:
The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and processor heat sink are reinstalled
together. If either the processor or the processor heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to
ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the processor heat sink and reapply it.
3. Align the four 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).
4. Replace the two screws that secure the processor heat-sink to the chassis.
5. Replace the processor heat-sink fan (see
6. Replace the MXM assembly (see
7. Replace the MXM-assembly fan (see
8. Replace the system-board shield (see
9. Follow the instructions from
10. Replace the back cover (see
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain
inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
11. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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2 captive screws (4)
Before You Begin.
Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink
Replacing the MXM
Replacing the MXM-Assembly
Replacing the System-Board
step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Front
Replacing the Back Cover).
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Assembly).
Fan).
Shield).
Stand.