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4. Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector SYS_FAN1 (see
5. Replace the computer cover (see
Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
WARNING:
Despite having a plastic shield, the processor fan and heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has
had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION:
The processor fan and heat sink assembly is a single unit. Do not try to remove the fan separately.
Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in
Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector CPU_FAN1 (see
4. Rotate the lever counter-clockwise.
5. Pull and lift the clamp away from the tabs on either side of the heat sink assembly.
CAUTION:
When you remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly, lay it upside down or on its side to avoid damaging the heat sink thermal
interface.
6. Lift the processor fan and heat sink assembly out of the computer.
1 clamps (2)
3 processor fan and heat sink assembly 4 bracket
5 lever
Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
2. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink.
CAUTION:
Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a
requirement for optimal processor operation.
Replacing the Computer
Cover).
Begin.
Removing the Computer
Cover).
2 tabs (2)
System Board
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