Dell OptiPlex 7071 Tower Tower Service Manual - Page 53

VR heat sink, Removing the VR heat sink

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VR heat sink Removing the VR heat sink Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 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. 2. Remove the left-side cover. About this task The following images indicate the location of the VR heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the VR heat sink to the system board. 2. Lift the VR heat sink off the system board. Installing the VR heat sink Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following images indicate the location of the VR heat sink and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Disassembly and reassembly 53

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VR heat sink
Removing the VR heat sink
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
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.
2.
Remove the
left-side cover
.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the VR heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1.
Loosen the two captive screws that secure the VR heat sink to the system board.
2.
Lift the VR heat sink off the system board.
Installing the VR heat sink
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the VR heat sink and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Disassembly and reassembly
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