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Inspiron 15 5502 Service Manual

Removing the heat sink (for integrated GPU)

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 heat sink type in your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered.
  1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  2. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The figure indicates the location of the heat sink (UMA) and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Image: Removing the heat sink

Steps

  1. In reverse order (following the numeral markings on the heat sink, from 4 to 1), loosen the four captive screws (M2x5.85) that secure the heat sink to the system board.
  2. Lift and remove the heat sink off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

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