2. Align and place the liquid cooler fan in the slot on the chassis.
3. Replace the single screw (M3x5) that secures the liquid cooler fan to the chassis.
4. Align the screw holes on the liquid cooler with the screw holes on the system board and place the liquid cooler fan.
5. Tighten the four captive screws that secure the liquid cooler to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the side cover.
2. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Processor
Removing the processor
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the processor fan and 125 W heat-sink assembly or processor fan and heat-sink assembly.
NOTE: The processor might still be hot after the computer is shut down. Allow the processor to cool down before removing
it.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Press down and push the release lever away from the processor to release it from the securing tab.
2. Lift the lever upward to lift the processor cover.
CAUTION:
When removing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects
to fall on the pins in the socket.
3. Gently lift the processor from the processor socket.
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Removing and installing components