Replacing the processor fan and heat-sink
assembly
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in
Before working inside your computer
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
Procedure
1. Place and align the captive screws on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
NOTE:
As shown in the image, ensure that the processor-fan cable faces the front of the computer before tightening
the captive screws.
2. In sequential order (as indicated on the system board), tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink
assembly to the system board.
3. Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board (FAN CPU).
4. Place the fan shroud on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. Then press down on the fan shroud and snap it into place.
NOTE:
Ensure that the "Rear Facing" etching on the fan shroud faces the back of the computer before snapping the
fan shroud into place.
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Replacing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly
Summary of Contents for Inspiron 3671
Page 1: ...Inspiron 3671 Service Manual Regulatory Model D19M Regulatory Type D19M005 ...
Page 18: ...Prerequisites Remove the computer cover 18 Removing the front bezel ...
Page 27: ...Prerequisites Remove the computer cover Removing the wireless card 27 ...
Page 34: ...34 Removing the 2 5 inch hard drive ...
Page 38: ...Prerequisites Remove the computer cover 38 Removing the optical drive ...
Page 43: ...Removing the processor fan and heat sink assembly 43 ...
Page 53: ...Removing the system board 53 ...