[jmacmill]

Hi, I just got a laptop so i'm taking apart my dell dimension 4600 to sell the components. Everything was smooth sailing (i've taken apart plenty of computers before) until i got to the motherboard. I've unscrewed all of the screws...but it appears that the heat sink is bolted down or something. anyone seen this bfore, and can anyone help? thanks -jeff

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Well dell like to solder and screw parts into there boards so people cant upgrade themselves.

[warriorscot]

Well dell like to solder and screw parts into there boards so people cant upgrade themselves.

[jmacmill]

warriorscot,
i've been able to get everything in the case out except for the motherboard. it looks like there are some bolts on the back plan that are pretty tough to access. i'll keep trying i guess, let me know if you have more suggestions.

[warriorscot]

You could always flog the mobo in the case.

[lionelhutz5]

I got a 4600 too. Could you let me know how much you get for the parts in total?

Please and thanks,
Jared

[skyseast]

Ok, can you tell me how to get my hard drive out of my Dell Deminsion 4600? I wanted to change to a larger drive.

[lionelhutz5]

This site should so it for you:

http://support.dell....=en&cs=19&s=dhs

Peace,
Jared