Replacing the processor-cooling assembly
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in
Before working inside your
working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
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Procedure
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Post-requisites
Procedure
Only with computers shipped with AMD Ryzen 3/Ryzen 5/Ryzen 7 processors
1. Align the four captive screws on the processor-cooling assembly with the slot on the system board.
2. In sequential order (as indicated on the processor-cooling assembly), tighten the captive screws that secure the processor-cooling
assembly to the system board.
3. Align the tabs on the fan with the slots on the chassis and place the fan in position.
4. Replace the screw (6-32UNCx3.6) that secures the fan to the chassis.
5. Connect the processor-cooling assembly cable to the system board.
6. Place the computer in an upright position.
7. Connect the fan cable to the system board.
8. Place the computer in an upright position.
Post-requisites
Replace the
right-side
cover.
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
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