3. Align the screw holes on the processor cooler with the screw holes on the system board.
4. In sequential order, tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor cooler to the system board.
5. Connect the processor-cooling assembly cables to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the
2. 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
.
3. Remove the
processor liquid-cooling assembly
processor fan and heat-sink assembly
, as applicable.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Press the release lever down and then push it away from the processor to release it from the tab.
2. Extend the release lever completely.
3. Lift the processor off the processor socket.
Installing the processor
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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