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Removing 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.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.
2 Disconnect the power-light board cable from the system board. See "Removing the
Power-Light Board" on page 12.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
Procedure
1 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws that
secure the heat sink to the system board.
2 Lift the heat sink off the system board.
1 heat sink 2 captive screws (4)
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2