Service Manual

Removing the processor fan and heat-sink

assembly

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sucient 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.

Topics:

• Prerequisites

• Procedure

Prerequisites

Remove the computer cover.

Procedure

1 Pry and release the tabs that secure the fan shroud to the processor fan and heat-sink assembly.

2 Lift the fan shroud o the processor fan and heat-sink assembly.

38 Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly