Dell Inspiron 17 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageProcessor Heat SinkDell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service ManualRemoving the Processor Heat SinkReplacing the Processor Heat SinkRemoving the Processor Heat Sink1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 18 in Removing the System Board.4. Loosen the captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board in sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink).5. Lift the processor heat sink off the system board.Replacing the Processor Heat Sink1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Align the captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated onthe processor heat sink).WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.WARNING: If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processorheat sink.CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™is not covered by your warranty.CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metalsurface (such as a connector on your computer).CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside thecomputer.NOTE: The appearance and number of screws on the processor heat sink may vary based on your computer model.1 processor heat sink 2 system board3 captive screws (6)NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or heat sink isreplaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it.