Service Manual

Replacing 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.

Procedure

1. Slide the radiator and fan assembly into the radiator and fan cage.

2. Align the screw holes on the radiator and fan assembly with the screw holes on the radiator and fan cage.

3. Replace the screws that secure the radiator and fan assembly to the radiator and fan cage.

4. Align the screw holes on the processor cooler with the screw holes on the system board.

5. In sequential order (indicated on the processor cooler), tighten the captive screws that secure the processor cooler to the system

board.

NOTE: If your are using an electric screwdriver, torque the screws at 6.9 +/-1.15 kilogram-force centimeter (6 +/-1

pound force inch).

6. Connect the processor-cooling assembly cables to the system board.

radiator fan 2. radiator-fan cable

3. processor-cooling assembly cable 4. system board

5. processor-cooling assembly 6. captive screws (4)

7. Align the screw holes on the VR heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.

8. Tighten the captive screws that secure the VR heat sink to the system board.