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 processor fan.

Procedure

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

system board.