Replacing the processor fan andheat-sink assemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Beforeworking inside your computer. After working inside your computer, followthe instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety bestpractices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.ProcedureNOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processorand heat-sink assembly are reinstalled together.CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat-sink assembly is replaced, usethe thermal grease provided in the kit to make sure that thermalconductivity is achieved.1 Place the processor fan and heat-sink assembly over the processor.2 Align the captive screws on the processor fan heat-sink assembly with thescrew holes on the system board.3 Tighten the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sinkassembly to the system board.4 Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board.For more information, see “System-board components”.Post-requisitesReplace the computer cover.86
