Installing The Heat Sink; Removing The Processor - Dell OptiPlex 9010 Owner's Manual

Lay the assembly with the fan facing downward, and with the thermal grease facing upward.

Installing the Heat Sink

1. Place the heat sink into the chassis.
2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.
3. Press the release lever down and inwards to secure the fan retention hook.
4. Connect the heat sink cable to the system board.
5. Install the drive cage.
6. Install the front bezel.
7. Install the cover.
8. Follow the procedures in

Removing the Processor

1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove:
a. cover
b. front bezel
c. drive cage
d. heat sink
3. Press the release lever down and then move it outward to release it from the retention hook that secures it. Lift the
processor cover and remove the processor from its socket.
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