Dell XPS13-4040SLV Removing the Heat Sink

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Removing 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" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the

instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.

For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at

dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.

2Disconnect the power-light board cable from the system board. See "Removing the

Power-Light Board" on page 12.

3Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.

Procedure

1In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws that

secure the heat sink to the system board.

2Lift the heat sink off the system board.

1heat sink 2captive screws (4)