Dell Alienware M17x R4 Owner's Manual - Page 35

Removing the Processor Heat

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19 Removing the Processor HeatSink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at 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 processor heat-sink. Prerequsites 1 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 12. 2 Remove the compartment door. See "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14. 3 Remove the processor heat-sink fan. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan" on page 29. Removing the Processor Heat-Sink | 35

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Removing the Processor Heat-Sink
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Removing the Processor Heat-
Sink
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at 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 processor heat-sink.
Prerequsites
1
Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 12.
2
Remove the compartment door. See "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14.
3
Remove the processor heat-sink fan. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan" on
page 29.
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