DELL 7000 Series User Manual

Replacing the Heat Sink

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety 
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in 

Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 

CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can cause damage to 
the system board and processor.

NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system 

board and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the system board 

or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to 

make sure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

 

Procedure

1 

Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the 
system board.

2  In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), tighten the captive screws 

that secure the heat sink to the system board.

Post-requisites

1 

Replace the 

2  Replace the 

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