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1. Follow the procedures in
"Before You
2.
Open the computer
cover.
NOTICE:
Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
3. Disconnect the cooling fan power cable from the FAN connector on the
4. Disconnect the power cable from the 12VPOWER connector on the
CAUTION:
The heat sink assembly can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the assembly has had sufficient time to cool before you
touch it.
5. If you are replacing the heat sink only, remove the two screws on the blower to remove it from the heat sink.
NOTICE:
If you are installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, discard the original heat sink. If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell,
reuse the original heat sink when you install your new processor.
6. Remove the heat-sink/blower assembly:
a. Press the tab on the securing clip to remove the clip from the retention base.
NOTICE:
Remove only one securing clip from the retention.
NOTE:
Your computer's heat sink may differ in appearance than illustrated below, but it is removed and reinstalled in the same manner.
b. Remove the heat sink by pressing the tab while lifting one end of the heat sink.
NOTICE:
Lay the heat sink down with the thermal material facing upward.
NOTE:
Your computer's heat sink may differ in appearance than illustrated below, but it is removed and reinstalled in the same manner.
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