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Microprocessor: dell optiplex gx260 service manual, Microprocessor – Dell OptiPlex GX260 User Manual

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Microprocessor

Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual

Removing and Installing the Heat-Sink Assembly and Microprocessor

Small Form-Factor and Small Desktop Computers

Small Mini-Tower Computer

Small Form-Factor and Small Desktop Computers

1. Disconnect the cooling fan power cable from the FAN connector on the system board.

2. Disconnect the 12-volt power cable from the 12VPOWER connector on the system board.

3. Remove the heat sink/blower assembly.

a. The heat sink is attached to the blower. Press and lower the green lever on the retention mechanism until it is

parallel to the system board.

b. Gently rock the heat sink, and then slightly twist it as you lift it from the microprocessor.

NOTICE:

Lay the heat sink down with the thermal solution facing upward.

Heat Sink/Blower Assembly Removal