Removing the Heat Sink | 31
Removing the Heat Sink
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.
2Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12.
Procedure
1Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
2Lift the heat sink off the system board.
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