Dell Studio One 19 1909 Studio One 19 Service Manual - Page 17

Back to Contents Page Processor Fan and Heat Sink Dell Studio One 19/1909 Service Manual Removing the Heat Sink Replacing the Heat Sink Removing the Processor Fan Replacing the Processor Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The heat sink may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it. CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system board. For technical service information, see the Setup Guide. Removing the Heat Sink CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the shield (see Removing the Shield). 4. Remove the stand (see Removing the Stand). 5. Remove the back I/O panel (see Removing the Back I/O Panel). 6. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. 7. Remove the screw that secures the heat sink to the chassis. 8. Carefully lift the heat sink away from the computer. 1 heat sink 3 screw 2 captive screws (4) Replacing the Heat Sink