Dell Inspiron 23 (5348, Early 2014) - Manual (Page 79)

Replacing 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.
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 pad provided in the kit to
ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
1 Align the captive screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the
system board.
2 Tighten the captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink to the
system board.
3 Adhere the Mylar to the processor heat-sink and fan.
4 Replace the screw that secures the processor heat-sink to the display-
panel base.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the VESA-mount bracket .
2 Replace the system-board shield .
3 Replace the back cover .
4 Replace the stand assembly .
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