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Figure 3-7. Removing and Installing the Heat Sink
1 screw (4) 2 heat sink
Installing the Heat Sink
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a cert ified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and si mple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the o nline or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is n ot authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safet y instructions that came with
the product.
1 Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the thermal grease from the heat
sink.
2 Apply new thermal grease evenly to the center of the top of the new
processor.
CAUTION: Using excess thermal grease can ca use grease to contact the
processor shield, which can cause contamin ation of the processor socket.
3 Place the heat sink on the processor. See Figure 3-7.
4 Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the four heat-sink retention screws.