How to replace the Heat sink on a DellPro13Plus PB13250 V Series
Published April 01, 2026
This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Heat sink and a DellPro13Plus PB13250 VSeries. The procedure will also include removing the Base Cover, Battery Cable and reinstalling them.
Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Using a plastic scribe, pry open the base cover from the recesses that are located in the U-shaped indents at the top edge of the base cover near the hinges.
Lift the base cover off the palm rest assembly.
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
Align the base cover with the screw holes, place the base cover on the palm rest assembly, and snap into place.
Tighten the captive screws to secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to ground the system and remove residual static electricity.
Heat sink
Identify the heat sink highlighted in blue.
Peel the tapes that secure the display and sensor board cables to the heat sink.
Loosen the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. Loosen in reverse order.
Lift the heat sink from the system board.
Use the alcohol pad to clean the system board and heatsink (as shown in the video).
Install
Heat sink
Identify the heat sink location highlighted in blue.
Apply a pea sized amount of thermal material as shown.
Place the heat sink on the system board and align with the screw holes.
Tighten the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. Tighten in order. Do not over tighten.
Adhere the tapes to secure the display and sensor board cables to the heat sink.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable location highlighted in blue.
Connect the battery cable on the system board.
Base Cover
Identify the battery cable location highlighted in blue.