Replacing 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. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can cause damage to the system board and processor.

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, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to make sure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

Procedure

1Align the captive screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.

2Tighten the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.

3Adhere the mylar tape over the memory modules.

Post-requisites

1Replace the battery.

2Replace the base cover.

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7000 specifications

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