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Installing the liquid cooling assembly – Dell XPS 720 H2C (Mid 2007) User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts

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Installing the Liquid Cooling Assembly

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 85.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 86).

NOTICE:

Ensure that adequate thermal grease is applied to the top of the processor. Thermal grease is critical for

ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for optimal processor operation.

3 Apply thermal grease to the top of the processor as needed.
4 Align the screw holes on the liquid cooling assembly with the holes on the base of the computer, then

tighten the seven screws to secure the assembly.

5 Connect the fan cable to the FAN1_CPU connector on the system board (see "System Board

Components" on page 89).

6 Connect the liquid cooling assembly cable to the TEC_PUMP connector on the system board (see

"System Board Components" on page 89).

7 Connect the liquid cooling assembly power cable.

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liquid cooling assembly

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captive screws (6)

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screw (loose)

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