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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" 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.
Procedure
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 ensure that thermal
conductivity is achieved.
1Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply it.
2Align the screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
3In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), tighten the captive screws that
secure the heat sink to the system board.
Postrequisites
1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
2Connect the power-light board cable to the system board. See "Replacing the
Power-Light Board" on page 13.
3Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.