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book.book Page 43 Monday, June 25, 2012 11:55 AM
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 You Begin" on
page 8. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in "Removing the Base Cover" on
page 11.
2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 21.
Procedure
1 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws that
secure the processor heat-sink to the system board.
2 Lift the processor heat-sink off the system board.
1
2
1 processor heat-sink 2 captive screws (5)
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