Service manual

Removing the Processor

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.

After working inside your computer, follow the instructions

in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best

practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at

dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not

touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in

your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the

thermal grease.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the base cover.

2 Remove the top cover.

3 Remove the processor fan.

Procedure

NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor

and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or the heat

sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to make sure

that thermal conductivity is achieved.

1 Loosen the captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the

system board.