Dell 5100C specifications Fan Assembly, Remove the heat-sink assembly

1 heat-sink assembly

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.

4. Remove the two screws from either side of the heat-sink assembly.

NOTICE: After you remove the heat-sink assembly, lay the assembly on its side. Do not set the heat-sink assembly upright or touch the thermal interface to avoid damage to the thermal interface material on the underside.

5. Pivot the assembly toward the back of the computer and lift to remove.

Fan Assembly

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

1.Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."

2.Remove the computer cover.

3.Remove the CD/DVD drive, if installed.

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.

4.Remove the heat-sink assembly.

5.Disconnect the fan power cable from the FAN connector on the system board.

1fan assembly

2fan cable connector

3fan release tab