OptiPlex XE3 Tower Service Manual

Removing heat sink fan

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the:
   1. side cover
   2. front bezel
3. Open the front panel door.
4. To remove the heatsink fan assembly:
   1. Disconnect the heatsink fan assembly cable from the connector on the system board [1].
   2. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the heat sink [2].
      NOTE Ensure to insert the Torx screw driver from top screw hole to remove the screws.
   3. Lift the heatsink fan away from the computer [3].