Processor Fan And Heat-Sink Assembly; Removing The Processor Fan And Heat-Sink Assembly - Dell D31M Owner's Manual

Steps
1. Place the power-supply unit on the chassis and slide it towards the back of the chassis.
2. Replace the three (#6-32) screws to secure the power-supply unit to the chassis.
3. Route the power-supply cables through their routing guides on the chassis.
4. Connect the power-supply cables to their connectors on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the side cover.
2. Follow the procedure in

Processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
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 heat-sink assembly and provide a visual representation of
the removal procedure.
after working inside your
before working inside your
computer.
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