Dell 2710 owner manual Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink

35 Replacing 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system board and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced with a new one, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

1Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the processor heat-sink and reapply the thermal grease.

2Align the captive screws on the processor heat-sink with the screw holes on the system board.

3In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink), tighten the captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink to the system board.

4Replace the screw that secures the cooling vents and the grounding cable to the computer base.

Postrequisites

1Replace the system-board shield. See "Replacing the System-Board Shield" on page 33.

2Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 21.

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