Dell XPS 14Z (L412z): Heat Sink and Fan

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Heat Sink and Fan

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: If you remove the heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is

hot,

do not touch

the metal housing of the heat sink.

CAUTION: 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.

CAUTION: 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 your computer).

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery

(see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer.

Removing the Heat Sink and Fan

1

Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.

2

Remove the base cover (see "Removing the Base Cover" on page 11).

3

Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15).

4

Using your fingertips gently peel off the display cable tape from the

heat sink.

5

Disconnect the fan cable from the system-board connector.

6

In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), remove the six screws that

secure the heat sink to the system board.

7

Lift the heat sink and fan away from the system board.

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