Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly

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

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

Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly

1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).

3Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector, CPU_FAN (see "System Board Components" on page 10).

4Using a flat-blade screwdriver loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.

CAUTION: When you remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly, lay it upside down or on its side to avoid damaging the heat-sink thermal interface.

5Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly out of the computer.

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Dell Dell XPS 8300 service manual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly

Dell XPS 8300 specifications

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