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G5 5000 Service Manual

Installing the voltage regulator heat sink

Prerequisites

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

NOTE: The voltage regulator heat sink is shipped as a separate unit and it does not ship along with the system board. Ensure to replace the voltage regulator heat sink from old system board to the new system board. Voltage regulator is required for computers that are shipped with the following processors:
  • 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10600K
  • 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10600KF
  • 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700K
  • 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700KF
  • 10th Generation Intel Core i9-10900K
  • 10th Generation Intel Core i9-10900KF

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the voltage regulator heat sink and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the VR heat sink

Steps

  1. Align and place the voltage regulator heat sink on the system board.
  2. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the voltage regulator heat sink to the system board.

Next steps

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

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