Service Manual

Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

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3. Disconnect the fan cable from the FAN1_CPU connector on the system board (see System Board Components).

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4. Loosen the two captive screws securing the processor airflow shroud to the chassis, then rotate the shroud back.

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5. Lift the processor airflow shroud out of the computer, and then set it aside.

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Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

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3. Align the hinge slots on the processor airflow shroud with the hinge guides on the system board.

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4. Gently rotate the processor airflow shroud towards the front of the computer, and then tighten the two captive screws.

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5. Connect the fan cable to the FAN1_CPU connector on the system board (see System Board Components).

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6. Close the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).

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7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

Processor

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CAUTION: The processor heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you

touch it.

processor airflow shroud

captive screws (2)

NOTICE: The processor heat sink is attached to the processor airflow shroud. When you remove the airflow shroud, lay it upside down or on its side to

avoid damaging the heatsink thermal interface.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.