Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan | 51Removing the Processor Heat-Sink FanWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informationthat shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" onpage 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "AfterWorking Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practicesinformation, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atdell.com/regulatory_compliance.Prerequisites1 Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 17.2 Remove the system-board shield. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" onpage 31.Procedure1 Disconnect the processor heat-sink fan cable from the system board.2 Remove the screws that secure the processor heat-sink fan to the middle cover.3 Lift the processor heat-sink fan and slide it out off the tab on the hard-drive cage.1 screw (3) 2 processor heat-sink fan cable3 processor heat-sink fan312
