Dell Dimension 5100C - Manual (Page 23)

4. Remove the two screws from either side of the heat-sink assembly.
5. Pivot the assembly toward the back of the computer and lift to remove.
Fan Assembly
1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."
2. Remove the computer cover .
3. Remove the CD/DVD drive , if installed.
4. Remove the heat-sink assembly .
5. Disconnect the fan power cable from the FAN connector on the system board.
1 heat-sink assembly
CAUTION: The heat-sink assembly can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the assembly has had sufficient time to cool before you
touch it.
NOTICE: After you remove the heat-sink assembly, lay the assembly on its side. Do not set the heat-sink assembly upright or touch the thermal
interface to avoid damage to the thermal interface material on the underside.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: The heat-sink assembly can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the assembly has had sufficient time to cool before you
touch it.
1 fan assembly
2 fan cable connector
3 fan release tab