8Loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink to the system board.

9Carefully lift the processor heat-sink away from the computer.

NOTE: The appearance of the processor heat-sink may vary based on your computer model.

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Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink

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

NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and processor heat-sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or the processor heat-sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11.

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Dell W03C owner manual Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink