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Removing the processor fan

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Steps 1. Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the connector on the system board. 2. In the reverse sequential order (4->3->2->1), loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board. 3. Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly from the system board. Removing the processor fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the side cover. 3. Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. About this task The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Disassembly and reassembly 41

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Steps
1.
Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the connector on the system board.
2.
In the reverse sequential order (4->3->2->1), loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink
assembly to the system board.
3.
Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly from the system board.
Removing the processor fan
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
side cover
.
3.
Remove the
processor fan and heat-sink assembly
.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Disassembly and reassembly
41