Dell Alienware 17 R2 Service Manual - Page 84
Removing the heat sink, Prerequisites, Procedure
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Removing the 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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it. 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. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base panel. 2 Remove the wireless card. 3 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 9 in "Removing the palm rest". 4 Remove the display assembly. 5 Remove the system board. Procedure 1 In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. 84