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Precision 3650 Tower Service Manual

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Removing the VR heat sink

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
    WARNING: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.
  2. Remove the side cover.
  3. Open the PSU cage.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the VR heat sink and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Removing the VR heat sink

Steps

  1. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the VR heat sink to the system board.
  2. Lift the VR heat sink off the system board.

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