Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme Tablet – 7212 Owner's Manual

Removing heatsink for SSD or PCIE

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the:
   1. Battery
   2. Display assembly
3. To remove the heatsink:
   1. Place the back side of system on a flat surface.
   2. Locate the heatsink.
   3. Remove the screws (4) securing the heatsink on the system board [1].
   4. Lift the heat sink from the outlet connected on the heatsink fan and the system board [2].
      NOTE:The thermal pad attached to the heatsink stick to the fan and SSD. Applying strong force can bend the heatsink while lifting the heatsink from the system.
      
      CAUTION:When the system has been on or in use, the surface of the heat sink may be hot. Ensure to lift the heat sink cautiously when the heatsink cools.
      CAUTION:DO NOT bend or damage the copper heat sink tunnel. Any damage results in malfunction and over heating of the tablet.