Steps
1. Align the screws on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly with the screw holders on the system board and place the
processor fan and heat-sink assembly on the processor.
2. In sequential order (1->2->3->4), tighten the captive screws to secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the
system board.
NOTE: The numbering and order in which to tighten the screws is printed on the heat-sink assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the air shroud.
2. Install the side cover.
3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Processor
Removing the processor
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the heat-sink assembly.
NOTE:
The processor might still be hot after the computer is shut down. Allow the processor to cool down before removing
it.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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Removing and installing components