Replacing 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.CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.NOTE: If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad/paste provided in the kit to ensure thatthermal conductivity is achieved.Procedure1 Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.2 Replace the four screws (M2x3) that secure the heat sink to the system board in sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink).Post-requisitesReplace the base cover.17Replacing the heat sink 31
