Installing The Heat Sink For Discrete Graphics - Dell Precision 7680 Service Manual

Steps
1. Disconnect the two fan cables from their connectors on the system board.
2. Remove the four (M2x5) screws that secure the fans to the system chassis.
3. Loosen the eight captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
NOTE: Loosen the captive screws in the order that is stamped onto the heat sink next to the screws [8 > 7 > 6 > 5 > 4
> 3 > 2 > 1].
4. Carefully lift the heat sink to remove it from the computer.

Installing the heat sink for discrete graphics

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components 49