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9If this is a new heat sink, remove the strip on the heat sink that covers the gray thermal grease. If you are re-using a heat sink, then re-apply a small bead of thermal grease to the surface that contacts the processor.

10Place the heat sink on the processor, then tighten the screws that secure it to the system board.

11Connect the fan cable to the system board, then insert the fan into place.

12Replace the side panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the side panel” on page 33.

Replacing the I/O board

Important

The color and shape of your replacement I/O panel may vary from your original I/O panel..

To replace the front I/O panel:

1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on page 31.

2Remove the bezel by following the instructions in “Removing the front bezel” on page 32.

3Disconnect the cable from the I/O panel.

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