Installing The Processor Fan And Heat-Sink Assembly - Dell G5 5090 Service Manual

Steps
1. Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the system board.
2. In the reverse sequential order (4->3->2->1), loosen the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the
system board.
3. Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly off the system board.
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Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the numbering on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly with the numbering on the system board.
2. In the sequential order (1->2->3->4), tighten the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system
board.
3. Connect the processor-fan cable from the system board.
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