- 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
Installing the heat sink (for discrete GPU)
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the heat sink (discrete) and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
- Place the heat sink on the system board and align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
- In sequential order (following the numeral markings on the heat sink, from 1 to 7), tighten the seven captive screws (M2x5.85) that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Next steps
- Install the base cover.
- Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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