Replacing The Processor Fan And Heat Sink Assembly; Removing The Chassis Fan - Dell Inspiron 560s Service Manual

Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
CAUTION: When reinstalling the fan, ensure that you do not pinch the wires that run between the system board and the fan.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the processor fan and heat sink assembly.
CAUTION: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a
requirement for optimal processor operation.
3. Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor.
4. Align the captive screws on the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the four metal screw-hole projections on the system board.
5. Tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board.
NOTE: Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.
6. Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector (see
7. Replace the computer cover (see
8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Removing the Chassis Fan
CAUTION: Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan. This could damage the fan.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board connector (see
4. Remove the screw that secures the chassis fan to the chassis.
5. Slide the chassis fan towards the front of the computer and lift it out.
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