Dell Precision M4400 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageHeat SinksDell Precision™ Service ManualRemoving the Processor Heat SinkRemoving the Discrete Graphics Heat SinkReplacing the Discrete Graphics Heat SinkReplacing the Processor Heat SinkThe Dell Precision™ M4400 contains two heat sinks. They are referred to as the processor heat sink and the discrete graphics heat sink.Removing the Processor Heat SinkTo remove the processor heat sink, complete the following steps:1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer.2. Close the display and turn the computer over.3. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly).4. Remove the fan (see Removing the Fan).5. Loosen, in sequential order, the four captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.6. Carefully lift the screw-end of the assembly up at an angle, then ease the vent-end of the assembly out of the computer.Removing the Discrete Graphics Heat SinkBefore removing the discrete graphics heat sink, the processor heat sink must be removed.1. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the graphics heat sink to the system board.2. Carefully lift the screw-end of the assembly up at an angle, then ease the vent-end of the assembly out of the computer.CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.1 vent-end of assembly 2 processor heat sink3 captive screw (4) 4 screw-end of assembly