Dell D11M002, 660 owner manual Replacing the Processor Fan Heat-Sink Assembly

Replacing the Processor Fan and

Heat-Sink Assembly

Procedure

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

CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly can damage the system board and processor

NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and processor fan and heat-sink assembly are reinstalled together. If either the processor or the processor fan and heat-sink assembly is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

1Apply new thermal grease to the top of the processor.

2Place the processor fan and heat-sink assembly over the processor.

3Align the captive screws on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.

4Tighten the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.

5Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector (FANCPU). See "System Board Components" on page 14.

Postrequisites

1Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 19.

2Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

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