Dell X87001253BLK, XPS 8700 manual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink

Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: The heat sink may be hot during normal operation. Provide sufficient time for the heat-sink to cool before you touch it.

CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.

CAUTION: The processor fan and heat-sink assembly is a single unit. Do not try to remove the fan separately.

Prerequisites

Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15.

Procedure

1Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector CPU_FAN. See "System-Board Components" on page 13.

2Using a flat-blade screwdriver loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.

3Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly out of the computer.

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