Dell Alienware M18x (Early 2011) - Manual (Page 16)

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Processor Heat-Sink
Alienware M18x Service Manual
Removing the Processor Heat-Sink
Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink
Removing the Processor Heat-Sink
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack ).
3. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover ).
4. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover ).
5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ).
6. Remove the macro keyboard (see Removing the Macro Keyboard ).
7. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ).
8. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest ).
9. In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink), loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink to the system board.
10. Carefully lift the processor heat-sink out of the computer base.
Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: If you remove the processor heat-sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor
heat-sink.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack ) before working inside the
computer.
1 captive screws (4) 2 processor heat-sink