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Replacing the processor heat-sink, Procedure

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Replacing 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 working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease. Procedure CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink may damage the system board and processor. NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to make sure that thermal conductivity is achieved. 1 Place the processor heat sink over the processor with the arrows facing the back panel. 42

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Replacing 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
working inside your computer
. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in
After working inside your computer
. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance
.
CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat
transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat
transfer capability of the thermal grease.
Procedure
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink may damage the system
board and processor.
NOTE:
The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and
heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or the heat sink is
replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to make sure that thermal
conductivity is achieved.
1
Place the processor heat sink over the processor with the arrows facing the back
panel.
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