Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
CAUTION: : If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal
grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is
achieved.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
Place the processor fan and heat-sink assembly
on the processor.
Align the captive screws on the processor
fan heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
In sequential order, tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan
and heat-sink assembly to the system board.
Connect the processor-fan cable to the system
board.
Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.
Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position.