NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in
Before working inside your
working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
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Prerequisites
•
Procedure
Prerequisites
Remove the
right-side
cover.
Procedure
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 off the system board.
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Removing the processor fan
Removing the processor fan
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
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After