Replacing the processor fan and
heat-sink assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor
and heat-sink assembly are reinstalled together.
CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat-sink assembly is replaced, use
the thermal grease provided in the kit to make sure that thermal
conductivity is achieved.
1 Place the processor fan and heat-sink assembly over the processor.
2 Align the captive screws on the processor fan heat-sink assembly with the
screw holes on the system board.
3 Tighten the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink
assembly to the system board.
4 Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board.
For more information, see “System-board components”.
Post-requisites
Replace the computer cover.
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