Dell Inspiron 5676 - 39 Removing the Processor Fan; Prerequisites; Procedure

Removing the processor fan
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Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
Procedure
NOTE
: Applicable only for computers shipped with processor fan.
1 Lay the computer on the left side and disconnect the processor-fan cable from the system board.
2 Lift the release-lever on the heat sink.
3 Press the lever and release it from the securing tabs on both sides of the processor.
4 Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly o the system board.
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