Processor Heatsink; Removing The Processor Heatsink - Dell XPS 630i Service Manual

Processor Heatsink

CAUTION:
Before you perform this procedure, follow the safety instructions
located in the Product Information Guide.

Removing the Processor Heatsink

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 13).
CAUTION:
The processor heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be
sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
3 Disconnect the fan cable from the FAN_CPU connector on the system
board (see "System Board Components" on page 16).
4 Loosen the four captive screws securing the processor heatsink to the
system board.
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