Removing the heat sinkWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow thesteps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working insideyour computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before youtouch it.CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin canreduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.PrerequisitesRemove the base cover.Procedure1 In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the heat sink to the systemboard.2 Lift the heat sink off the system board.1630 Removing the heat sink
