Replacing the heat sink, Procedure, Post-requisites – Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1(7348, Early 2015) User Manual

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Replacing 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.

CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can cause damage to
the system board and processor.

NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system

board and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the system board

or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to

make sure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

Procedure

1

Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the
system board.

2 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), tighten the captive screws

that secure the heat sink to the system board.

Post-requisites

1

Replace the

battery

.

2 Replace the

base cover

.

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