Dell 11 specifications Removing the Processor Heat Sink, Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

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Processor Heat Sink

Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 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: 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 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: 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 procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

3.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).

4.Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).

5.Disconnect the speaker cable from the speaker cable connector on the I/O board (see Removing the Speakers).

6.Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).

7.Remove the memory module (see Removing the Memory Module).

8.Remove the palm rest bracket (see Removing the Palm Rest Bracket).

9.In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.

1

captive screws (4)

2

processor heat sink

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor heat sink assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.

10. Lift the processor heat sink off the system board.

Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

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Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Removing the AC Adapter ConnectorReplacing the AC Adapter Connector Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios Click Drivers & Downloads→ Select ModelRemoving the Bluetooth Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Bluetooth Card Back to Contents Camera Board Removing the Camera BoardReplacing the Camera Board Comprehensive Specifications MemoryKeyboard Backlit AC Adapter Memory and Processor Board Removing the Memory and Processor BoardReplacing the Memory and Processor Board Removing the Processor Heat Sink Processor Heat SinkReplacing the Processor Heat Sink Back to Contents Removing the Display Assembly Display AssemblyDisplay Replacing the Display Assembly Hinge Caps Display BezelRemoving the Hinge Caps Replacing the Hinge CapsDisplay Panel Brackets Removing the Display BezelReplacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel BracketsReplacing the Display Panel Brackets Display PanelRemoving the Display Panel Replacing the Display Panel Removing the Processor Fan Processor FanReplacing the Processor Fan Back to Contents Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Page Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Removing the LED Board LED BoardReplacing the LED Board Back to Contents Removing the Memory Module Memory ModuleReplacing the Memory Module → Help and Support→ Dell System Information Wwan Card Wireless Mini-CardsRemoving the Wwan Card Replacing the Wwan Card Wlan CardRemoving the Wlan Card Replacing the Wlan Card Back to Contents Palm Rest Removing the Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest Palm Rest Bracket Removing the Palm Rest BracketReplacing the Palm Rest Bracket Removing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Battery Page Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Board Removing the I/O BoardReplacing the I/O Board Removing the Speakers SpeakersReplacing the Speakers Back to Contents System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Setting the Keyboard Matrix Back to Contents