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NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in
Before working inside your
working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE:
The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
CAUTION:
For maximum cooling of 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
Remove the
base
cover.
Procedure (applicable only to computers shipped
with integrated graphics card)
1. In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system
board.
2. Lift the heat sink off the system board.
Procedure (applicable only to computers shipped
with discrete graphics card)
1. In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the seven captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system
board.
2. Lift the heat sink off the system board.
Removing the heat sink
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
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After
Removing the heat sink
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