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Removing the processor fan and 65 W heat-sink assembly

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3. Connect the processor-fan cable to the connector on the system board. Next steps 1. Install the side cover. 2. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Removing the processor fan and 65 W heat-sink assembly Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it. CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease. 2. Remove the side cover. About this task The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and heat-sink and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Disconnect the processor fan cable from the connector on the system board. 2. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board. 3. Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly off the system board. 44 Disassembly and reassembly

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3.
Connect the processor-fan cable to the connector on the system board.
Next steps
1.
Install the
side cover
.
2.
Follow the procedure in
after working inside your computer
.
Removing the processor fan and 65 W heat-sink assembly
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
before working inside your computer
.
WARNING:
The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool
before you touch it.
CAUTION:
For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in
your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
2.
Remove the
side cover
.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and heat-sink and provide a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1.
Disconnect the processor fan cable from the connector on the system board.
2.
Loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.
3.
Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly off the system board.
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Disassembly and reassembly