Dell OptiPlex 7071 Tower Tower Service Manual - Page 48

Installing the processor fan and 95 W heat-sink assembly

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Installing the processor fan and 95 W heat-sink assembly Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. About this task The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and 95 W heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board. 2. In the sequential order (1->2->3->4), tighten the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board. 3. Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the left-side cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 48 Disassembly and reassembly

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Installing the processor fan and 95 W heat-sink assembly
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
CAUTION:
If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and 95 W heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1.
Align the screw holes on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
2.
In the sequential order (1->2->3->4), tighten the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system
board.
3.
Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board.
Next steps
1.
Install the
left-side cover
.
2.
Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer
.
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Disassembly and reassembly