Dell XPS One 2720 (Mid 2013) - Manual (Page 51)

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Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 17.
2 Remove the system-board shield. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on
page 31.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the processor heat-sink fan cable from the system board.
2 Remove the screws that secure the processor heat-sink fan to the middle cover.
3 Lift the processor heat-sink fan and slide it out off the tab on the hard-drive cage.
1 screw (3) 2 processor heat-sink fan cable
3 processor heat-sink fan
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