Removing The Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly - Dell Inspiron 530sa Owner's Manual

Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly

NOTICE:
fan/heat sink assembly. This could damage the fan.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 103.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 105).
3 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board (see "Inside
View of Your Computer" on page 108).
4 Carefully move away any cables that are routed over the processor fan/heat
sink assembly.
5 Loosen the four captive screws securing the processor fan/heat sink
assembly and lift it straight up.
CAUTION:
very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool
before you touch it.
NOTE:
The processor fan/heat sink assembly in your computer may not look
exactly like the one shown in the illustration above.
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Removing and Installing Parts
Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the processor
Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink fan assembly may be
1 processor fan/heat sink assembly
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