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Dell G16 7620 Service Manual

Installing the fan and heat-sink assembly (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card)

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

NOTE:This procedure only applies to computers shipped with a NVIDIA GeForce 3050 Ti graphics card.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the fan and heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

NOTE:If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad that is provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
Image: Installing the fan and heat-sink assembly

Steps

  1. Place the fan and heat-sink assembly on the system board and align the screw holes on the fan and heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
  2. In reverse sequential order (6>5>4>3>2>1), replace the six screws (M2x4) that secure the fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.
  3. Turn the system-board assembly over.

Next steps

  1. Install the system board.
  2. Install the wireless card.
  3. Install the solid-state drive.
  4. Install the rear cover.
  5. Install the battery.
  6. Install the base cover.
  7. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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