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Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly

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 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1Remove the left side-panel. See "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 25.

2Open the PCI shroud. See "Opening the PCI Shroud" on page 45.

Removing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly

WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor liquid-cooling assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

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

1Press the tab on the CPU pump cable and disconnect the cable from the top lighting-board.

2Disconnect the system fan cable from the top lighting-board.

3Loosen the captive screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly to the system board.

4Remove the screws that secure the processor liquid-cooling assembly to the chassis.

5Slide and lift the processor liquid-cooling assembly out of the chassis.

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Dell D01M owner manual Removing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly