Inspiron 5505 Service Manual

Removing the heat sink

Prerequisites

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.

NOTE The appearance of the heat sink and the number of captive screws vary depending on the graphics card installed in your computer.

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 and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the heat sink

Steps

In reverse order (following the numeral markings on the heat sink, from 4 to 1), loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Lift and remove the heat sink off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.