Dell OptiPlex Tower 7010 Owners Manual - Page 71
Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly, About this task
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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 assembly and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the connector on the system board. 2. In the reverse sequential order (4->3->2->1), 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 from the system board. Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. NOTE: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease that is provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 71
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