- Notes, cautions, and warnings
- Views of OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020
- Set up your OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020
- Specifications of OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020
- Dimensions and weight
- Processor
- Chipset
- Operating system
- Memory
- External ports
- Internal slots
- Ethernet
- Wireless module
- Audio
- Storage
- Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)
- Media-card reader
- Power ratings
- GPU—Integrated
- GPU—Discrete
- Hardware security
- Environmental
- Regulatory compliance
- Operating and storage environment
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing side cover
- Removing and installing coin-cell battery
- Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
- Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
- Power button
- Wireless antenna kit
- Processor fan and heat-sink assembly
- Power-supply unit
- System fan
- Processor
- Voltage-regulator heat sink
- Optional I/O modules
- System board
- Software
- BIOS Setup
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help and contacting Dell
OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020 Owner's Manual
Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (for 125 W processors)
CAUTION:The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
- Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
- Remove the side cover.
About this task
WARNING:The processor fan and heat-sink assembly may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION:For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
- Disconnect the processor fan and heat-sink assembly cable from the connector (FAN CPU) on the system board.
- In the reverse sequential order (4 > 3 > 2 > 1) etched on the heat-sink assembly, loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.
- Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly off the system board.
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