Dell Pro 14 Plus/Dell Pro 14 Plus 2-in-1 PB14250/PB14250 2-in-1 (Intel Core Ultra 200V Series) Owner's Manual

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Removing the heat-sink

CAUTION:The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the sim-card tray, if applicable.
  3. Remove the base cover.

About this task

NOTE:The heat-sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat-sink to cool before you touch it.
NOTE: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.
The following image indicates the location of the heat-sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Figure 1. Removing the heat-sink
Image: Removing the heatsink

Steps

  1. Loosen the four captive screws in descending order (4>3>2>1) that secure the heat-sink in place.
  2. Lift the heat-sink off the system board.

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