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 Processor Heat Sink
Dell™Studio™1569ServiceManual
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
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.
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.
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Removing the Processor Heat Sink
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 17 in Removing the System Board.
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4. In sequential order, loosen the five captive screws on the processor heat sink.
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5. Remove the processor heat sink from the system board.
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the five captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
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3. In sequential order, tighten the five captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
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4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 23 in Replacing the System Board.
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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 the back panel) on the computer.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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processor heat sink
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captive screws (5)
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system board
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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.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it.