Dell Inspiron 23 (2350, Mid 2013) - Manual (Page 33)

Removing the Heat Sink | 33
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 You Begin" on
page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. 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: To ensure maximum cooling for 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. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2 Remove the computer base. See "Removing the Computer Base" on page 18.
Procedure
1 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws that
secure the heat sink to the system board.
NOTE: The heat sink may look different on your computer depending on the
configuration you ordered.
2 Lift the heat sink off the system board.
1 system board 2 captive screws (8)
3 heat sink
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