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Vostro 7590 Service Manual

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Removing the heat sink—discrete

  • NOTE: The heat sink type in your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered.

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer .
  2. Remove the base cover.
  3. Remove the battery.
  4. Remove the GPU fan.
  5. Remove the CPU fan.

About this task

The figure indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the heat sink - discrete

Steps

  1. In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the seven captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
  2. Lift and remove the heat sink off the system board.

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