Dell Inspiron 23 (2350, Mid 2013) - Manual (Page 34)

34 | Replacing the Heat Sink
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 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.
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can cause damage to the system
board and processor.
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 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply the
thermal grease.
2 Align the captive screws on the 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 heat sink to the system board.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the computer base. See "Replacing the Computer Base" on page 20.
2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 17.
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