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Vostro 3681 Service Manual

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Installing the heatsink assembly

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
CAUTION:If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease that is provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and 95 W heat-sink assembly and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Steps

  1. Align the screw holes on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
  2. In the sequential order (1->2->3->4), tighten the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.
  3. Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board.
  4. Replace the fan shroud on the heat-sink assembly along the marked orientation and snap it into place.

Next steps

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

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