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Precision 7960 Tower Service Manual

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Installing the heat-sink assembly

Prerequisites

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

NOTE: 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 heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the heat-sink assembly

Steps

  1. NOTE:Ensure that the four heat-sink clips are in the unlock position.
    Align the screws on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly with the screw holders on the system board and place the heat-sink assembly on the processor.
    NOTE:Ensure that the triangle mark is directed towards the rear side of the computer.
  2. Move the four heat-sink clips to the lock position.
  3. In the sequential order (1->2->3->4), tighten the four captive (PEEK) nuts to secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.
    NOTE:Tighten the screws in a sequential order (1,2,3,4) as printed on the system board.

Next steps

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