Processor; Removing The Processor - Dell OptiPlex 3090 Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
2. Tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.
3. Connect the processor-fan cable to the connector on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the fan duct.
2. Install the side cover.
3. Follow the procedure in

Processor

Removing the processor

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the fan duct.
4. Remove the processor fan and heat-sink
NOTE: The processor might still be hot after the computer is shut down. Allow the processor to cool down before removing
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