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Processor fan and heat-sink assembly Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the left-side cover. 3. Remove the fan shroud. About this task 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. The following image indicates the location of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Figure 40. Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly Steps 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 67

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Processor fan and heat-sink assembly
Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly
CAUTION:
The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
left-side cover
.
3.
Remove the
fan shroud
.
About this task
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.
The following image indicates the location of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of
the removal procedure.
Figure 40. Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly
Steps
1.
Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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