Dell Inspiron 5567, 5567-1998 [64/108] Procedure

Replacing the heat-sink

assembly

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information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

Before working inside your computer. After working inside your

computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your

computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory

Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the

system board and processor.

NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system

board and fan are reinstalled together. If either the system board or the

fan is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that

thermal conductivity is achieved.

Procedure

1 Place the heat-sink assembly on the system board.

2 Align the screw holes on the heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on

the system board.

3 Replace the screws that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system

board.

4 In sequential order (indicated on the heat-sink assembly), tighten the

captive screws that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.

5 Connect the fan cable to the system board.

Post-requisites

1 Replace the system-board assembly.

2 Replace the wireless card.

3 Replace the memory modules.

4 Replace the battery.

5 Replace the hard drive.

6 Replace the I/O board.

7 Replace the base cover.