NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in
Before working inside your
working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.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.
Topics:
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Procedure
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Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Place the heat sink over the processor.
2. Align the captive screws on the heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
3. Tighten the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the
processor
fan.
2. Replace the
front
bezel.
3. Replace the
computer
cover.
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Replacing the processor heat-sink
Replacing the processor heat-sink
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
37
After