XPS 8960 Service Manual

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Removing the voltage-regulator heat sink

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the left-side 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 images indicate the location of the voltage-regulator heat sink and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Removing the voltage-regulator heat sink

Steps

  1. Place the computer on its side with the left side facing up.
  2. Remove the four captive screws that secure the voltage-regulator heat sink to the system board.
  3. Lift the voltage-regulator heat sink off the system board.

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