- 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 65 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 heat sink. 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 reverse sequential order (4 > 3 > 2 > 1) etched on the system board, 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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