Removing 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
NOTE:
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.
Prerequisites
Remove the
Procedure
1. Pry and release the tabs that secure the fan shroud to the processor fan and heat-sink assembly.
2. Lift the fan shroud off the processor fan and heat-sink assembly.
3. Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the system board. (FAN CPU)
4. In reversed order (as indicated on the system board), loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink
assembly to the system board.
5. Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly along with its cable off the system board.
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Removing 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 ...