Cooling shroud
The cooling shroud has aerodynamically placed openings that directs the airflow across the entire
system. The airflow passes through all the critical parts of the system, where the vacuum that pulls air
across the entire surface area of the processor and heat sink allowing increased cooling.
Removing the cooling shroud
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: Never operate your system with the cooling shroud removed. The system may get
overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown and loss of data.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Pressing the release latches, hold both the edges of the cooling shroud and lift it up and away from
the system.
Figure 11. Removing a cooling shroud
1. cooling shroud 2. release latch (2)
1. Install the cooling shroud. See the Installing the Cooling Shroud section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related Links
Safety instructions
Installing the cooling shroud
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
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