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Vostro 3888 Service Manual

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Installing the fan and heat-sink assembly

Prerequisites

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

About this task

NOTE If either the processor or the fan and heat-sink assembly is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is maintained.

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

Image of installing the fan and heatsink assembly

Steps

  1. Gently place the fan and heat-sink assembly on the processor.
  2. Align the screw holes on the fan and heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
  3. In sequential order (1>2>3>4) tighten the four captive screws that secure the fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.
  4. Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the fan shroud.
  2. Install the side cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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