Removing The Processor Fan - Dell Precision 3660 Tower Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the screws on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly with the screw holders on the system board and place the
processor fan and heat-sink assembly on the processor.
NOTE: Ensure that the triangle mark is directed towards the rear side of the computer.
2. In the sequential order (1->2->3->4), tighten the captive screws to secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the
system board.
NOTE: Tighten the screws in a sequential order (1,2,3,4) as printed on the system board.
3. Connect the processor-fan cable to the connector on the system board.
NOTE: Ensure to connect the cable to the corresponding connector with same color on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the side cover.
2. Follow the procedure in

Removing the processor fan

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the processor fan and heat-sink
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