Dell XPS 12 (9Q23, Late 2012) - Manual (Page 31)

Removing 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 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.
2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
Procedure
1 In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink), loosen the
captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink to the system-board assembly.
2 Lift the processor heat-sink off the system-board assembly.
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1 captive screws (4) 2 processor heat-sink
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