Dell Inspiron 13z (5323, Mid 2012) - Manual (Page 83)

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34 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 You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
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 ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.
1 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the processor heat-sink and
reapply it.
2 Align the screw holes on the processor heat-sink with the screw holes on the
system board.
3 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), tighten the captive screws that
secure the processor heat-sink to the system board.
Postrequisites
1 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 7 in "Replacing the System Board" on
page 79.
2 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 65
3 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on
page 55.
4 Replace the wireless Mini-Card(s). See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card(s)" on
page 41.
5 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 37.
6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 33.
7 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 29.
8 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 25.
9 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 19.
10 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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