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Processor Heat Sink
Dell™ Inspiron™ N3010 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: 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: 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 16 in Removing the System Board.
3.In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink), loosen the seven captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
1 | processor heat sink | 2 | captive screws (7) |
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4. Lift the processor heat sink off the system board.
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it.
NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Place the processor heat sink in position.
3.In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink), tighten the seven captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
4.Turn the system board assembly over.
5.Follow the instructions from step 7 to step 21 in Replacing the System Board.