Dell Precision R5500 (Early 2011) - Manual (Page 55)

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Processor and Heat Sink
Removing the Processors and Heat Sink
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the front bezel .
3. Remove the cover .
4. Remove the cooling shroud .
5. Remove the optical drive .
6. Remove the hard drive carrier .
7. Remove the hard-drive assembly .
8. Remove the SAS Backplane .
9. Remove the power supply .
10. Remove the control panel .
11. Remove the system fans .
12. Remove the removable fan bracket .
13. Remove the expansion card cages .
14. Remove the power distribution unit .
15. Remove the center riser board .
16. Remove the CMOS battery .
17. Remove the video card .
18. Remove the SAS controller card .
19. Remove the remote access host card .
20. Remove the front chassis assembly .
21. Loosen the retaining screws on the heat sink.
22. Gently lift the heat sink off the processor and remove it from the computer.
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