Next steps
1. Install the
fan
duct.
2. Install the
side
cover.
3. Follow the procedure in
Processor fan and heat-sink assembly
Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
WARNING:
The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to
cool before you touch it.
CAUTION:
For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The
oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
2. Remove the
side
cover.
3. Remove the
fan
duct.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and heat-sink and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the processor fan cable from the connector on the system board.
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Disassembly and reassembly
after working inside your
before working inside your
computer.
computer.