Heat sink, Removing the heat sink and fan assembly - uma – Dell 14" Mobile Precision 3470 Mobile Workstation (Silver) User Manual

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Heat sink

Removing the heat sink and fan assembly - UMA

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in

Before working inside your computer

.

2. Remove the

microSD card

.

3. Remove the

base cover

.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the heat sink and fan assembly and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.

Steps

1. Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector on the system board.
2. Remove the two screws (M2x5) that secure the system fan to the system board.
3. In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the four screws (M2x3) that secure the heat sink and fan

assembly to the system board.

4. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the system board.

NOTE:

Do not damage the thermal fan sponge during any replacement procedures. Damaging this sponge reduces the

effectiveness of the heat dispersion.

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