Dell E11S manual Installing and Removing the Heat Sink

CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.

6Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen one of the heat-sink retention screws. See Figure 3-18.

7Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.

8Repeat step 6 and step 7 to loosen the other three heat-sink retention screws.

9Gently lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink aside upside down (thermal grease side facing up).

Figure 3-18. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink

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1 heat sink 2 heat-sink retention screws (4)

CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.

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