Installing The Processor Fan And Heat-Sink Assembly - Dell OptiPlex 5000 Small Form Factor Service Manual

2. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.
3. Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly from the chassis.

Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of
the installation procedure.
NOTE: If either the processor or the fan and heat-sink assembly is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to
ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
Steps
1. Place the processor fan and heat-sink assembly on the system board and align the captive screws to the screw holes on the
system board.
2. Tighten the four captive screws that secure the heat stink to the system board.
3. Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board.
58 Removing and installing components