Alienware M17X R4 owner manual Removing the Processor Heat, Sink

19	Removing the Processor Heat-
	Sink

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at 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 processor heat-sink.

Prerequsites

1Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 12.

2Remove the compartment door. See "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14.

3Remove the processor heat-sink fan. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan" on page 29.

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