Dell C6145 manual Expansion-Card Assembly and Expansion Card, Removing the Expansion Card

CAUTION: Using excess thermal grease can cause grease to contact the processor shield, which can cause contamination of the processor socket.

8Place the heat sink on the processor. See Figure 3-8.

9Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the heat-sink retention screws. See Figure 3-8.

10Install the air duct(s). See "Installing the Air Duct" on page 89.

11Replace the system-board assembly. See "Installing a System-Board Assembly" on page 88.

12Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.

13Press <F2> to enter the System Setup program, and check that the processor information matches the new system configuration. See "System Setup Options at Boot" on page 26.

Expansion-Card Assembly and Expansion Card

Removing the Expansion Card

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.

2Remove the system-board assembly. See "Removing a System-Board Assembly" on page 87.

3Remove the three screws that secure the expansion-card assembly. See Figure 3-10.

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