Removing the heat sink
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WARNING:
The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
CAUTION:
For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can
reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
Prerequisites
Remove the
Procedure
1
Peel the tape off the heat sink.
2
In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the seven captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
3
Lift the heat sink off the system board.
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Removing the heat sink
Summary of Contents for Inspiron 5580
Page 21: ...Post requisites Replace the base cover Replacing the battery 21 ...
Page 25: ...Removing the wireless card 25 ...
Page 32: ...32 Removing the solid state drive Intel Optane memory module ...
Page 35: ...Replacing the solid state drive Intel Optane memory module 35 ...
Page 39: ...Post requisites 1 Replace the battery 2 Replace the base cover Replacing the hard drive 39 ...
Page 43: ...Removing the touchpad 43 ...
Page 45: ...Post requisites 1 Replace the battery 2 Replace the base cover Replacing the touchpad 45 ...
Page 63: ...Removing the palm rest and keyboard assembly 63 ...