- Notes, cautions, and warnings
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Screw list
- Major components of Inspiron 15 5502
- Base cover
- Battery
- Memory module
- Solid-state drive—M.2 slot one
- Solid-state drive—M.2 slot two
- Wireless card
- Fan
- Coin-cell battery
- Heat sink
- Display assembly
- Power-adapter port
- Speakers
- Power button with optional fingerprint reader
- Touchpad
- I/O board
- System board
- Palm-rest and keyboard assembly
- Drivers and downloads
- System setup
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help and contacting Dell
Inspiron 15 5502 Service Manual
Removing the heat sink (for discrete GPU)
Prerequisites
NOTE The heat sink type in your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered.
CAUTION 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.
CAUTION The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it.
- Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
- Remove the base cover.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the heat sink (discrete) and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
- In reverse order (following the numeral markings on the heat sink, from 7 to 1), loosen the seven captive screws (M2x5.85) that secure the heat sink to the system board.
- Lift and remove the heat sink off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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