Dell vostro 23-3340 Owner's Manual

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Replacing the Processor Heat-SinkWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped withyour computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After workinginside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For moresafety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.ProcedureNOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused, if the original processor and heat sink arereinstalled together. If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal padprovided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.1. Align the captive screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.2. Tighten the captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink to the system board.3. Adhere the Mylar to the processor heat-sink and fan.4. Replace the screw that secures the processor heat-sink to the display-panel base.Post-requisites1. Replace the VESA-mount bracket.2. Replace the system-board shield.3. Replace the back cover.4. Replace the stand assembly.Removing the Processor FanWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped withyour computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After workinginside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For moresafety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.Prerequisites1. Remove the stand assembly.2. Remove the back cover.3. Remove the system-board shield.4. Remove the VESA-mount bracket.Procedure1. Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the system board.2. Remove the screws that secure the processor fan to the display-panel base.3. Peel off the Mylar from the processor heat-sink and fan.4. Lift the processor fan off the display-panel base.45