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Fans, Removing the card fan – Dell XPS 700 Jet Black User Manual

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3.

Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is level in the socket. When the processor is positioned correctly, press it with
minimal pressure to seat it.

 

4.

When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.

 

5.

Pivot the socket release lever back toward the socket and snap it into place to secure the processor.

 

6.

Replace the processor airflow shroud (see

Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud

).


 

7.

Reconnect the power cables to the POWER1 and POWER2 connectors (see

System Board Components

) on the system board.


 

8.

Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).

 

9.

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

 

Fans

 

Removing the Card Fan

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.


 

2.

Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).


 

3.

Remove any full-length expansion cards (see

Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards

).


 

4.

Disconnect the fan cable from the FAN_CAGE connector on the system board (see

System Board Components

).


 

5.

Press down on the two tabs along the top of the fan cage, then slide the fan cage back and out of the cage housing.

1

processor cover

2

processor

3

socket

4

socket release lever

5

socket pin-1 indicator

 

 

NOTICE:

Socket pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that the processor is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force

when you install the processor. Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board.

NOTICE:

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