Dell Inspiron 27 7710 All-in-One Service Manual - Page 42

Installing the heat sink

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Steps 1. In reverse sequential order (5>4>3>2>1), loosen the five captive screws (M2x3) that secure the heat sink to the system board and the display-assembly base. 2. Lift the heat sink off the system board and display-assembly base. Installing the heat sink Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task NOTE: If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad/paste provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. The following image indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 42 Removing and installing components

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Steps
1.
In reverse sequential order (5>4>3>2>1), loosen the five captive screws (M2x3) that secure the heat sink to the system
board and the display-assembly base.
2.
Lift the heat sink off the system board and display-assembly base.
Installing the heat sink
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE:
If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad/paste provided in the kit to ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.
The following image indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components