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XPS 17 9720 Service Manual

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Installing the heat sink (for computers shipped with discrete graphics)

Prerequisites

CAUTION:Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and the processor.
NOTE:If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad or thermal paste provided in the kit to ensure that there is thermal conductivity.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the heat sink

Steps

  1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
  2. In sequential order (1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6 > 7), as indicated by the numbers on the heat sink, tighten the seven captive screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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