Processor Fan And Heat-Sink Assembly; Prerequisites; Removing The Processor Fan And Heat-Sink Assembly - Dell XPS 8500 Owner's Manual

Processor Fan and Heat-Sink
Assembly
WARNING:
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING:
sufficient time for the heat-sink to cool before you touch it.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink
Assembly
WARNING:
assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had
sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION:
To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat
transfer areas on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. The oils in your skin
can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
CAUTION:
The processor fan and heat-sink assembly is a single unit. Do not try to
remove the fan separately.
1 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector,
CPU_FAN. See "System-Board Components" on page 21.
2 Using a flat-blade screwdriver loosen the four captive screws that secure
the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
The heat sink may be very hot during normal operation. Provide
Despite having a plastic shield, the processor fan and heat-sink

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