Installing The Processor Fan And Heat-Sink Assembly - Dell OptiPlex Small Form Factor 7010 Owner's Manual

5. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drive
6. Remove the disk-drive
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of
the removal procedure.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
Steps
1. Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the connector on 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.

Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
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.
CAUTION: 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.
if applicable.
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