Dell OptiPlex 7080 Tower Service Manual - Page 40

Processor fan and heat-sink assembly, Removing the processor fan and 125 W heat-sink assembly

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Steps 1. Remove the cables above the SD card connector on the system board. 2. Insert the card reader in the SD card slot in the system board. 3. Replace the (M2x3.5) screw to secure the card reader. 4. Close the metal bracket securing the card reader. 5. Replace the (M3x3) screw to secure the metal bracket to the chassis. Next steps 1. Install the side cover. 2. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer. Processor fan and heat-sink assembly Removing the processor fan and 125 W heat-sink assembly 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 side cover. About this task The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and 95 W heat-sink assembly and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. 40 Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps
1.
Remove the cables above the SD card connector on the system board.
2.
Insert the card reader in the SD card slot in the system board.
3.
Replace the (M2x3.5) screw to secure the card reader.
4.
Close the metal bracket securing the card reader.
5.
Replace the (M3x3) screw to secure the metal bracket to the chassis.
Next steps
1.
Install the
side cover
.
2.
Follow the procedure in
after working inside your computer
.
Processor fan and heat-sink assembly
Removing the processor fan and 125 W heat-sink assembly
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
side cover
.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and 95 W heat-sink assembly and provide a visual representation
of the removal procedure.
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Disassembly and reassembly