Chapter 6: Removing And Installing Field Replaceable Units (Frus); Heat Sink; Removing The Heat Sink - Dell OptiPlex Micro Plus 7010 Owner's Manual

Removing and installing Field Replaceable
The replaceable components in this chapter are Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
CAUTION: To avoid any potential damage to the component or loss of data, ensure that an authorized service
technician replaces the Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
CAUTION: Dell Technologies recommends that this set of repairs, if needed, to be conducted by trained
technical repair specialists.
CAUTION: As a reminder, your warranty does not cover damages that may occur during the courses of FRU
repairs that are not authorized by Dell Technologies.
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

Heat sink

Removing the heat sink

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the speaker.
4. Remove the fan.
About this task
NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
NOTE: 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.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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