Heat Sink Fan; Removing Heat Sink Fan - Dell OptiPlex XE3 Tower Service Manual

6. Close the front panel
7. Install the:
a. front bezel
b. side cover
8. Follow the procedure in

Heat sink fan

Removing heat sink fan

1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the:
a. side cover
b. front bezel
3. Open the front panel
4. To remove the heatsink fan assembly:
a. Disconnect the heatsink fan assembly cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the heat sink [2].
NOTE: Ensure to insert the Torx screw driver from top screw hole to remove the screws.
c. Lift the heatsink fan away from the computer [3].
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