Dell 9300 manual Removing the MCH Heat Sink, Replacing the MCH Heat Sink

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MCH Heat Sink

Dell™ Inspiron™ 9300 Service Manual

Removing the MCH Heat Sink

Replacing the MCH Heat Sink

Removing the MCH Heat Sink

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.

1.Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."

2.Remove the Mini PCI card (if applicable) and the optical drive.

3.Remove the hard drive.

4.Remove the hinge cover.

5.Remove the keyboard.

6.Remove the display assembly.

7.Remove the palm rest.

8.Remove the video card/thermal cooling assembly (if applicable).

9.Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secures the MCH heat sink to the system board.

1MCH heat sink

2M2.5 x 5-mm screws (3)

Replacing the MCH Heat Sink

1.Place the MCH heat sink over the screw holes on the system board.

2.Replace the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the MCH heat sink to the system board.