Service Manual

Removing the processor-cooling assembly

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working

inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/

regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1. Remove the

left-side cover.

2. Remove the right-side cover.

3. Remove the top cover.

Procedure

1. Remove the screws that secure the radiator and fan assembly to the radiator and fan cage.

a. screws (4)

b. radiator and fan cage

2. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in "

Removing the power-supply unit".

3. Loosen the captive screws that secure the VR heat sink to the system board.

4. Lift the VR heat sink off the computer.