Heat Sink; Removing The Heat-Sink; Installing The Heat-Sink - Dell OptiPlex 3080 Small Form Factor Service Manual

4. Replace the (M2x3) screw to secure the plastic tab to the WLAN card.
Next steps
1. Install the 2.5 in. hard drive assembly.
2. Install the front bezel.
3. Install the side cover.
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

Heat sink

Removing the heat-sink

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the front bezel.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the heat-sink and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the heat sink fan cable and loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system.
2. Lift the heat-sink from the system board.

Installing the heat-sink

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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