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Processor Heat Sink

Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual

Central Processor Heat Sink

Graphic Processor Heat Sink/Thermal Fan

CAUTION:

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTICE:

To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface

(such as a connector on the back of the computer).

NOTICE:

Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is

not covered by your warranty.

NOTICE:

To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see

inside the computer.

Central Processor Heat Sink

Removing the Central Processor Heat Sink

1. Follow the instructions in

Before You

2. Remove the base cover (see

3. Remove the rear caps (see

4. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the central processor heat sink to the system board.

captive screws (4)

5. Lift the central processor heat sink off the computer.

Replacing the Central Processor Heat Sink

NOTE:

This procedure assumes that you have already removed the central processor heat sink and are ready to replace it.

1. Place the new thermal cooling pad on the central processor heat sink.

NOTE:

If the central processor heat sink is replaced, the thermal cooling pad will be attached to the new central processor heat sink.

2. Place the central processor heat sink on the system board.

Begin.

Removing the Base

Cover).

Removing the Rear

Caps).

central processor heat sink

Before Working Inside Your

Computer) before working