Dell Latitude 7340 How-To Install & Replace Your Heatsink


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink on your Latitude 7340 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 6 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude 7340 Heatsink.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Latitude 7340 Heatsink

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 7340 Heatsink

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Step 1

Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x captive screws).

Step 2

  • Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x captive screws).
  • Use a plastic scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.
Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x captive screws).Use a plastic scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x captive screws).Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x captive screws).
Disconnect the Battery.

Step 3

Disconnect the Battery.Disconnect the Battery.
Unscrew and remove the heatsink (4 x captive screws).

Step 4

  • Unscrew and remove the heatsink (4 x captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the heatsink (4 x captive screws).Unscrew and remove the heatsink (4 x captive screws).
BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.

Step 5

  • BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.
  • ***NOTE: Make sure to not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink and processors. The oils on your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal paste.
BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.***NOTE: Make sure to not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink and processors. The oils on your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal paste.BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.
Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.

Step 6

  • Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.
Latitude 7340 Heatsink

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