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44 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 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1Align the captive screws on the processor heat-sink with the screw holes on the
system board.
2In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink), tighten the captive
screws that secure the processor heat-sink to the system board.
Postrequisites
1Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 7 in "Replacing the System Board" on
page 103.
2Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 65.
3Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 69.
4Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 8 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on
page 39.
5Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on
page 43.
6Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 33.
7Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 49.
8Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 25.
9Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 29.
10 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 19.
11 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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