Dell Alienware Alpha (Late 2014) - Manual (Page 37)

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 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.
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 cover .
2 Remove the top cover .
3 Remove the processor fan .
Procedure
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 Loosen the captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the
system board.
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