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Processor Heat Sink
Dell™StudioXPS™1640ServiceManual
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
3. Remove the rear caps (see Removing the Rear Caps).
4. Loosen the seven captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
5. Lift the processor heat sink off the computer.
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
1. Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pads attached to the new processor heat sink.
2. Place the processor heat sink on the system board.
3. Tighten the seven captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
4. Replace the rear caps (see Replacing the Rear Caps).
5. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).
6. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as a connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™isnot
covered by your warranty.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the
computer.
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processor heat sink
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captive screws (7)
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it.
NOTE: If the processor heat sink is replaced, the thermal cooling pads will be attached to the new processor heat sink. Do not reuse the old thermal
cooling pads.