Replacing the heat-sink assembly – Dell Inspiron 14z (1470, Mid 2009) User Manual

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Heat-Sink Assembly

10 Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on

page 45.

11 Remove the thermal fan. See "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 69.
12 Follow the instructions from step 12 to step 17 in "Removing the System

Board" on page 73.

13 In the sequential order, as indicated on the heat sink, loosen the four

captive screws that secure the heat sink-assembly to the system board.

14 Lift the heat-sink assembly away from the system board.

Replacing the Heat-Sink Assembly

NOTE:

The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat

sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or heat sink is replaced, use the

thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply it.

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heat-sink assembly

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captive screws (4)

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